instrumental

• Que serve como meio ou instrumento para alcançar um resultado; que desempenha papel importante ou decisivo em algo.

Describes something that serves as a means or is important in achieving a result.

1. Related to musical instrumentsB2formal

   Relating to, designed for, or performed using musical instruments.

   Instrumental

   • The band played an instrumental version of the song.
   • She prefers instrumental music over vocal pieces.
   • The composer wrote an instrumental piece for the orchestra.

2. Serving as a means or aidB2formal

   Serving or acting as a means or aid to achieve something.

   Instrumental

   • His advice was instrumental in solving the problem.
   • The new policy was instrumental in reducing costs.
   • Her support was instrumental to the project's success.

   Sinônimosauxiliaryconducivecontributoryfacilitativehelpfuluseful

   Antônimosobstructiveunhelpful