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   in·stru·men·tal

   /ˌinstrəˈmen(t)l/

   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 color"
   • 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 nonclassical) 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. 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).

3. 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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › instrumentalINSTRUMENTAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.vocabulary.com › dictionary › instrumentalInstrumental - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of instrumental. adjective. serving or acting as a means or aid. “ instrumental in solving the crime” synonyms: implemental, subservient. helpful. providing assistance or serving a useful function. adjective. relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments. “ instrumental compositions” “an instrumental ensemble”

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

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   6 meanings: 1. serving as a means or influence; helpful 2. of, relating to, or characterized by an instrument or instruments 3..... Click for more definitions.

7. 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.

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

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   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. 3. Music Performed on or written for an instrument. 4. Grammar Of, relating to, or being the case used typically to express means, agency, or accompaniment. 5. Of or relating to instrumentalism. n. 1.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINSTRUMENTAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   INSTRUMENTAL definition: 1. to be one of the main people or things that make something happen: 2. involving only musical…. Learn more.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › instrumental_adjinstrumental, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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    What does the word instrumental mean? There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word instrumental, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. instrumental has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › instrumentalinstrumental - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jul 18, 2024 · instrumental (plural instrumentals) ( grammar ) The instrumental case . ( music ) A composition written or performed without lyrics or singing , using a lead instrument to replace vocals.