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pivotal
01
playing a crucial role or serving as a key point of reference
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Examples
The research findings were pivotal in shaping the scientific community's understanding of the newly discovered phenomenon.
02
having a central or key position in relation to the functioning or movement of something, especially as the point around which something turns or depends
Examples
The engineer adjusted the pivotal component of the machine, ensuring its proper operation.
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