pivotal
/ˈpɪvətəl/ · pi.vot.əl
adjective
- of great importance or influence in deciding a course of action or event The company's decision to invest in renewable energy was a pivotal moment in their history.
noun
- a point or situation that is crucial or decisive The election was a pivotal point in the country's history, marking a significant shift in power.
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Did you know? The word 'pivotal' is often used in historical contexts to describe a moment or event that had a profound impact on the course of history, such as the signing of the Magna Carta or the Battle of Gettysburg.