English · Work & Business
pivotal
/ˈpɪv.ə.təl/
[/ˈpɪv.ə.təl/]
of central importance
Advancedadjective
Definition
Something pivotal is of crucial importance to the way things develop. A pivotal moment determines what happens next.
Example
That meeting was a pivotal moment in her career.
That meeting was a pivotal moment in her career.
Etymology
From 'pivot', from French 'pivot', meaning a turning point.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for decisive, turning-point moments.