pivotal

Meaning

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else; central, vital.

Example Sentences

Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.

BPSC plays a pivotal role in governance.

Synonyms

crucial, essential, vital, critical, key, central

Entry 1

crucial, essential, vital, critical, key

Entry 2

central, key, crucial, vital, essential, critical

Antonyms

peripheral, unimportant, insignificant, minor, trivial, secondary

Entry 1

peripheral, unimportant, insignificant, minor

Entry 2

peripheral, minor, insignificant, trivial, unimportant, secondary