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Instrumental
/ɪnstrʊˈmɛnt(ə)l/
Something serving as a useful tool or means to achieve a goal, often related to music or helpful actions.
Synonyms:
helpful
valuable
crucial
important
significant
Antonyms:
useless
ineffective
nonessential
Examples:
Music is
instrumental
in calming my mind.
She was
instrumental
in getting the project approved.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word
instrumentalis
, originating in the late 14th century, meaning
pertaining to a tool or implement
.
Usage Statistics:
71 mentions per 1 million words
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