Definition of Instrumental
something that directly influences a movement, goal, or aim, usually positive
Examples of Instrumental in a sentence
Martin Luther King Jr. was an instrumental part of the Civil Rights Movement that brought about more freedom for African Americans. 🔊
The invention of search engines has been instrumental in the spread of knowledge without having to physically research in the library. 🔊
Einstein’s theories on gravity were-and still are-instrumental to our understanding of physics, space, and flight. 🔊
The protests during the Boston Tea Party were instrumental to independence from the British and the creation of the United States. 🔊
Walt Disney’s imagination was instrumental to the success of animated movies. 🔊
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