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   instrumental

   /ˌɪnstrʊˈmɛntl/

   adjective

   • 1. serving as a means of pursuing an aim or policy: "the Society was instrumental in bringing about legislation"
   • ▪ relating to something's function as a means to an end: "a very instrumental view of education and how it relates to their needs"
   • 2. (of music) performed on instruments, with no vocals: "a largely instrumental piece"
   • ▪ relating to musical instruments: "brilliance of instrumental colour"
   • 3. relating to an implement or measuring device: "instrumental error"
   • 4. denoting or relating to a case of nouns and pronouns (and words in grammatical agreement with them) indicating a means or instrument.

   noun

   • 1. a piece of (usually non-classical) music performed by instruments, with no vocals: "the opening tune is an instrumental"
   • 2. the instrumental case.
   • ▪ a noun in the instrumental case.

   Derivatives

   • 1. instrumentally adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINSTRUMENTAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INSTRUMENTAL definition: 1. If someone or something is instrumental in a process, plan, or system, that person or thing is…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › instrumentalInstrumental Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   An instrument is a tool, something used to construct. It's often a tool for making music. A musical saw happens to be a carpenter's tool that can be played with a violin bow (though you probably wouldn't want to play a wrench or a pair of pliers).

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   Instrumental definition: serving or acting as an instrument or means; useful; helpful.. See examples of INSTRUMENTAL used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINSTRUMENTAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone or something that is instrumental in a process or event helps to make it happen. In his first years as chairman he was instrumental in raising the company's wider profile. [ + in] The Senator was instrumental in the release of some of the hostages. Synonyms: active, involved, influential, useful More Synonyms of instrumental.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinstrumental adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of instrumental adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Instrumental music involves just instruments — no singing. But you could also say that the conductor is instrumental to — or a critical part of — an orchestra's success. If you enjoy the ballet, part of it may be the instrumental music that accompanies the graceful movements.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › instrumentalInstrumental - definition of instrumental by The Free Dictionary

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   Define instrumental. instrumental synonyms, instrumental pronunciation, instrumental translation, English dictionary definition of instrumental. adj. 1. Serving as a means or agency; implemental: was instrumental in solving the crime. 2. Of, relating to, or accomplished with an instrument or tool.