pivotal
adjectiveCrucially important to the development or outcome of something.
Crucially important
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nounSomething that comes before another thing and signals or contributes to its development.
predispose
verbTo make someone or something more likely to respond or develop in a particular way.
primitive
adjectiveBasic or undeveloped in form or method; also belonging to an early stage of development.
progressive
adjectiveDeveloping by stages or favoring reform and new approaches.
Developing in stages
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