"Pivotal" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Pivotal: (adjective) Extremely important or critical, having a crucial effect or influence on a situation or decision.Example: "The employee's testimony was pivotal in the court case, helping to prove the defendant's guilt."Etymology: from "pivot", referring to the central or turning point around which something rotates or revolves.
Pityrogramma is a genus of ferns in the family Pteridaceae, commonly known as maidenhair ferns or maidenhair tree ferns. They are native to the tropical regions of the world, particularly in Central and South America and the Pacific Islands.
Pityrosporum, also known as Malassezia, is a genus of fungi that is typically found on the surface of the skin. It's a type of yeast that is naturally occurring and can be found in small amounts on healthy skin, particularly in areas with a high concentration of sebaceous glands, such as the face, scalp, and torso.However, in some individuals, this yeast can multiply rapidly and cause a range of skin conditions, including dandruff, pityriasis versicolor, and folliculitis.
Piura is the name of a region in northwestern Peru. It is also the name of its capital and largest city, which is located on the Piura River, a tributary of the Chira River.
Self-righteous, holier-than-thou, and excessive in one's devotion or piety. Example: "He was known for his pious attitude, but sometimes came across as self-righteous in his opinions."
The verb "pivotted" is the past tense of the verb "pivotal" or "pivot", which means to turn or rotate around a central point, or to change direction suddenly or abruptly.