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Pivotal

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Of crucial importance or significance; critical.

Sense 1: Central or essential in relation to something; serving as a turning point.

Usage 1: The CEO's decision was pivotal in determining the future of the company.

Usage 2: The artist's groundbreaking exhibition was pivotal in the history of modern art.

Sense 2: Playing a crucial role in the development or success of something.

Usage 1: The pivotal character in the movie provided the necessary comic relief.

Usage 2: The scientist made a pivotal discovery that changed the course of scientific research.