instrumental

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instrumental  /ˌɪn strə ˈmɛn təl/ ? Meaning of "instrumental"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
  2. (adj) serving or acting as a means or aid

Synonym(s)

subservient

Derived Word(s)

musical instrument

Usage(s):

  1. There's instrumental virtuosity and a songwriting range that spans regions and decades.
  2. That was instrumental in bringing the Soviet Union to the conference table for multilateral disarmament talks.
  3. Meeker was also instrumental in Broadcast.

Quotes

  1. "Everybody has been instrumental in everything that I've been able to do," Tatupu said. "The D-line has been enabling me to get sacks, DBs staying on their guys so we can get back there and get sacks, or getting interceptions."
    on Jan 9, 2008 By: Lofa Tatupu Source: USA Today

  2. "What we do know is the Qods force is instrumental in providing these deadly IEDs to networks inside of Iraq," Bush said today at the White House. "What we don't know is whether or not the head leaders of Iran ordered the Qods force to do...
    on Feb 14, 2007 By: President Bush Source: Bloomberg

  3. "The NASCAR community is saddened by the passing of Raymond Parks," NASCAR Chairman Brian France said in a statement. "Raymond was instrumental in the creation of NASCAR as a participant in the historic meeting at the Streamline Hotel in...
    on Jun 20, 2010 By: Brian France Source: al.com (blog)

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