Pivotal: meaning, definitions and examples
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pivotal
[ ˈpɪv.ə.təl ]
important
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Synonyms
critical, crucial, essential, vital
Examples of usage
- This discovery was pivotal to the development of new technology.
- His role was pivotal in the success of the project.
turning point
A point at which a situation changes in a significant way.
Synonyms
crucial moment, decisive moment, turning point
Examples of usage
- The court case marked a pivotal in the investigation.
- The meeting was a pivotal in the decision-making process.
Translations
Translations of the word "pivotal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 crucial
🇮🇳 महत्वपूर्ण
🇩🇪 entscheidend
🇮🇩 krusial
🇺🇦 ключовий
🇵🇱 kluczowy
🇯🇵 重要な
🇫🇷 crucial
🇪🇸 crucial
🇹🇷 kritik
🇰🇷 중요한
🇸🇦 محوري
🇨🇿 klíčový
🇸🇰 kľúčový
🇨🇳 关键的
🇸🇮 ključni
🇮🇸 lykilatriði
🇰🇿 маңызды
🇬🇪 მნიშვნელოვანი
🇦🇿 əhəmiyyətli
🇲🇽 crucial
Word origin
The word 'pivotal' originated from the Latin word 'pivotare', which means 'to balance'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. Since then, 'pivotal' has been used to describe something of crucial importance or a turning point in various contexts.
See also: pivot.