pivotal

• Qualifie 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.

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

1. Crucially importantB2formal

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

   décisif, crucial

   • 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.

   Synonymescentralclimactericcriticalcrucialdecisiveessentialkeyvital

   Antonymesinconsequentialinsignificantminorunimportant

2. Central or keyB2formal

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

   central / essentiel

   • 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.

   Synonymescentralcriticalcrucialdecisiveessentialkeymainmomentousprincipalvital

   Antonymesinsignificantminorperipheralsecondaryunimportant