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The definition of pivotal is something which is central, vital or very important.

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An example of something that would be described as a pivotal decision in your life is the decision to marry your spouse.

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See pivotal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or acting as a pivot
on which something turns or depends; central, crucial, critical, etc.

Related Forms:

pivotally adverb

See pivotal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or serving as a pivot.
Being of vital or central importance; crucial: “Its pivotal location has also exposed it to periodic invasions” (Henry A. Kissinger).

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pivˈot·al·ly adverb

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