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pivotal
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pivotal
(adjective)
pivotal
/
ˈ
pɪvətl̟/
adjective
pivotal
/
ˈ
pɪvətl̟/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PIVOTAL
[
more pivotal; most pivotal
]
:
very important
She is at a
pivotal
point in her career.
a
pivotal
[=
critical
] moment/decision
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