pivotal
/ˈpɪvətl/
piv · ot · al
ˈpɪv · ə · tl
English Definition
adj. very important, central
Significado en Español
crucial, fundamental
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quan trọng, then chốt
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pivot(axis)+al(adj)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “pivotal” as used in the sentence: The new discovery was pivotal in advancing the field of science.
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A
important
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B
irrelevant
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C
minor
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D
trivial
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A — important.
“pivotal” means adj. very important, central
Common questions about “pivotal”
What does “pivotal” mean?
pivotal — adj. very important, central. In Chinese: 关键的，枢纽的.
How do you pronounce “pivotal”?
pivotal is pronounced /ˈpɪvətl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: piv · ot · al.
Is “pivotal” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. pivotal appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “pivotal”?
pivot(axis)+al(adj)
