Pivot and Root

Pivot

Pivot noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.
Usage example: an issue that is the real pivot of the controversy
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Synonyms for Pivot

Root and pivot are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Root" instead a noun "Pivot".

Nearby Words: pivotal, pivoted, pivoting

Root

Root noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.
Usage example: at root, it's a question of the proper limits, if any, of free speech

Pivot and root are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pivot" instead a noun "Root".

Nearby Words: rooted, rootless, rooter, rooting, rootlet

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