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Pivotal

Definition:

Adjective: of crucial importance; central or critical.

Sense 1:

Being a crucial or essential point on which something turns or depends.

Example Sentences:

1. The witness's testimony was pivotal in the court's decision.
2. Education is pivotal to the development and progress of any society.
3. Her groundbreaking research was pivotal in the discovery of a new treatment.

Sense 2:

Being a central or significant figure that has a profound impact or influence.

Example Sentences:

1. A pivotal leader, he transformed the organization with his bold strategies.
2. Her pivotal role in the film earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards.
3. The artist's pivotal contribution to the art world revolutionized the way people perceive beauty.

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