pivotal

Adjective Satellite

being of crucial importance; ; - Henry Kissinger
- "a pivotal event"
- "Its pivotal location has also exposed it to periodic invasions"

Adj

Of, relating to, or being a pivot.
Being of crucial importance; central, key.

Origin / Etymology

From pivot + -al.

Synonyms

polar

Scrabble Score: 12

pivotal is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 15

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