pivotal

Describes something that is of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

ruОписывает что-то, имеющее решающее значение для развития или успеха чего-либо другого.esDescribe algo que es de importancia decisiva para el desarrollo o el éxito de otra cosa.frQualifie ce qui est d'une importance décisive pour le déroulement ou le succès de quelque chose d'autre; ce sur quoi repose l'issue d'une situation.deBeschreibt etwas, das entscheidend für die Entwicklung oder den Erfolg von etwas anderem ist. Bezieht sich auch auf eine Dreh- oder Angelpunktfunktion im wörtlichen Sinne.ptDescreve algo que tem importância decisiva para o desenvolvimento ou o sucesso de outra coisa; também pode indicar algo que serve como ponto central ou eixo em torno do qual algo gira.zh形容某事物对另一事物的发展或成功具有决定性的关键作用；也可指起中心枢纽作用的。arيصف شيئًا له أهمية حاسمة أو جوهرية في تطور شيء آخر أو نجاحه، أو يشير إلى شيء يعمل كمحور يدور حوله غيره.

1. Crucially important B2 formal

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

   • The discovery of penicillin was a pivotal moment in medical history.
   • Her role in the project was pivotal to its success.
   • This election is a pivotal event for the country's future.

   ruКлючевойescrucialfrdécisif, crucialdeAusschlaggebendptCrucialzh关键的arمحوري

   Synonyms: centralclimactericcriticalcrucialdecisiveessentialkeyvital

   Antonyms: inconsequentialinsignificantminorunimportant

2. Central or key B2 formal

   Being the central or most important part of a system, event, or situation.

   • The CEO played a pivotal role in the company's turnaround.
   • The treaty was a pivotal point in international relations.
   • His testimony was pivotal in the court case.

   ruКлючевойesCentral o clavefrcentral / essentieldeEntscheidendptCrucialzh关键的arمحوري

   Synonyms: centralcriticalcrucialdecisiveessentialkeymainmomentousprincipalvital

   Antonyms: insignificantminorperipheralsecondaryunimportant

• more pivotal comparative form
• most pivotal superlative form