instrumental
/ˌɪnstɹəˈmɛnəɫ/
serving as a means of pursuing an aim
instrumental in a sentence
“She was instrumental in securing the funding.”
Origin of instrumental
Latin instrumentum tool, equipment, from instruere to build, equip
Related Words
determinant
a factor that decisively affects the outcome
nexus
a connection or series of connections linking things
correlate
to have a mutual relationship or connection
antecedent
a thing that comes before and may cause another
consequent
following as a result or effect
contingent
dependent on something else that is uncertain