pivotal

UK
/ˈpɪv.ə.təl/
US
/ˈpɪv.ə.t̬əl/

Translations

pivotaladjective
more pivotal
Comp.
most pivotal
Super.
UK
/ˈpɪv.ə.təl/
US
/ˈpɪv.ə.t̬əl/
The pivotal moment in the story changed everything.
Ключевой момент в истории изменил всё.
Her role was pivotal to the success of the project.
Её роль была основной для успеха проекта.
The pivotal character in the play was both loved and hated.
Центральный персонаж в пьесе был одновременно любим и ненавидим.
Additional translations

Definitions

pivotaladjective
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
The discovery of penicillin was a pivotal moment in medical history.
Relating to, or serving as, a pivot; of or pertaining to a central point around which something turns.
The door swings on a pivotal hinge.