pivotal
adjective/ˈpɪvətəl/
Frequency rank: #7,687 most common English word
Meaning
of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something.
Example sentence
The coach's pivotal decision to change the team's strategy in the final minutes helped secure the victory.
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