instrumental
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adjective \ˌin(t)-strə-ˈmen-təl\Definition of INSTRUMENTAL
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a : serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool <was instrumental in organizing the strike> b : of, relating to, or done with an instrument or tool
2
: relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument
3
: of, relating to, or being a grammatical case or form expressing means or agency
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: of or relating to instrumentalism
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: operant 3 <instrumental learning> <instrumental conditioning>
— instrumental noun
— in·stru·men·tal·ly \-təl-ē\ adverb
See Examples of INSTRUMENTAL
- They played instrumental music at the wedding.
- an instrumental version of a song
First Known Use of INSTRUMENTAL
14th century
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Rhymes with INSTRUMENTAL
accidental, adjustmental, apartmental, biparental, compartmental, complemental, condimental, continental, departmental, detrimental, documental, excremental, elemental, firmamental, fundamental, governmental, grandparental, incidental, incremental, managemental, monumental, nonjudgmental, occidental, oriental, ornamental, regimental, rudimental, sacramental, sentimental, supplemental, temperamental, transcendental
in·stru·men·tal
adjective \ˌin(t)-strə-ˈment-əl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of INSTRUMENTAL
: operant <instrumental learning> <instrumental conditioning>
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