Definitions
serving or acting as a means or aid
Word origin
From Middle English instrumental, instrumentale, from Medieval Latin īnstrūmentālis, equivalent to instrument + -al.
Used in a sentence
“He was instrumental in conducting the business.”
“The head is not more native to the heart, The hand more instrumental to the mouth”
“Few songwriters have been as instrumental in creating the mold for American music.”
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01“Helpful as a means”12 letters
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