Middle

pivotal

/ˈpɪvətl/

piv · ot · al ˈpɪv · ə · tl

English Definition

adj. very important, central

中文释义

关键的，枢纽的

Significado en Español

crucial, fundamental

한국어 뜻

중요한, 핵심적인

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

quan trọng, then chốt

Example Sentence

This is a pivotal moment in history.

这是历史关键时刻。

Synonyms

crucial central

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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.

A important
B irrelevant
C minor
D trivial

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A — important. “pivotal” means adj. very important, central

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The invention of the wheel was a ______ moment in human history.

A minor
B pivotal
C trivial
D small

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B — pivotal. “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.

How do you use “pivotal” in a sentence?

This is a pivotal moment in history. (这是历史关键时刻。)

What are synonyms for “pivotal”?

crucial, central — all close in meaning to pivotal (adj. very important, central).

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)

Progress / 学习进度

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