History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
cardinal

most important

important, key

central

of, at, from or near the centre

main, principal; in the middle

crucial

decisive; critical

critical, important

key

very important; essential; giving control or power; a shaped metal instrument for moving a lock

essential, important

momentous

extremely important or serious

important; serious

ruling

strongest; a decision made by a person in authority, e.g. a judge

dominant, governing

PIVOTAL as in Wiktionary
PIVOTAL as in Wikipedia