English / word
instrumental
adjective B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
Serving as a crucial means or factor in achieving or causing something; highly influential.
In context
01
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
02
Renewable energy is instrumental in combating climate change.
Synonyms
crucial,vital,influential
Antonyms
insignificant,unimportant,ineffectual
Collocations
instrumental in,play an instrumental role,instrumental factor