Pivotal Definition & Meaning

pivotal
adjective
  1. being of crucial importance; "a pivotal event"; "Its pivotal location has also exposed it to periodic invasions"- Henry Kissinger; "the polar events of this study"; "a polar principal"

"Pivotal" in song lyrics

See how pivotal is used in real songs:

  • "Fidgeting through e-mail when the issue is pivotal"
    Asher Roth — La Di Da
  • "My aim is too precise, move forward and real pivotal"
    Black Knights (Rugged Monk) — Kill Kill Kill
  • "For these many much, yes and everyday is pivotal"
    Bubba Sparxxx f/ Duddy Ken — New South

Usage tips for "pivotal"

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