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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPivotal Position
/ˈpɪv.ə.təl pəˈzɪʃ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A critical or central role in a particular situation or context.
"In the negotiations, her pivotal position allowed her to influence the outcome significantly." - 2
The specific location or arrangement that is essential for the functioning of a system.
"The pivotal position of the server in the network ensures optimal performance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'pivotal' originates from the Latin word 'pivotalis', meaning 'of a pivot', which refers to a central point around which something turns. 'Position' comes from the Latin 'positio', meaning 'a placing, position', reflecting the idea of placement or location. The combination emphasizes a crucial or central role in a given context.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pivotal Position" is said worldwide
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Position pivot
Transliteration: pɔ.zi.sjɔ̃ pivɔ
"Sa position pivot lui a permis d'influencer les décisions."
Zentrale Position
Transliteration: tsɛnˈtʁaːlə pɔˈziːt͡si̯oːn
"Ihre zentrale Position ermöglichte es ihr, die Verhandlungen zu beeinflussen."
Posizione centrale
Transliteration: poziˈtsjone tʃenˈtrale
"La sua posizione centrale le ha permesso di influenzare il risultato."
Posición pivotal
Transliteration: posiˈθjon piˈβotal
"Su posición pivotal le permitió influir en el resultado."
Posição pivotal
Transliteration: poziˈsɐ̃w̃ piˈvotal
"A sua posição pivotal permitiu-lhe influenciar o resultado."
केंद्रीय स्थिति
Transliteration: Kendriya sthiti
"उसकी केंद्रीय स्थिति ने उसे निर्णयों को प्रभावित करने की अनुमति दी।"
关键位置
Transliteration: guānjiàn wèizhì
"她的关键位置使她能够影响结果。"
중요한 위치
Transliteration: jungyohan wichi
"그녀의 중요한 위치는 결과에 영향을 미칠 수 있게 해주었다."
重要な位置
Transliteration: jūyōna ichi
"彼女の重要な位置は結果に影響を与えることを可能にした。"
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