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implemental

implemental

7.9
Giving help to make something happen or succeed
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪmplɪˈmɛntəl/
translation icon : instrumental
  • Still, many critics of White acknowledge that parts of the Bible may have helped create a functional and implemental view of nature among Jews and Christians.

Examples

  • The team's strategies were implemental in achieving their sales targets.

  • The new policy was implemental in improving workplace safety standards.

  • Her skills were implemental in the success of the community project.

Synonyms

instrumental
vsimplemental
60 4.9

Very important in making something happen

is more about providing help or support toward achieving a goal

How Instrumental

essential
50 2.4
instrumental
60 4.9
implemental
7.9
auxiliary
69 6.5
incidental
28 6.0

Surface Forms

implemental positive

Morphology

implemental = implement (semi-transparent) = implement + al

The adjective is clearly formed from 'implement' + '-al', but the sense has become somewhat abstract and specialized as 'serving as a means or instrument.'

Etymology

Implemental comes from the common word implement ('tool') plus the ending -al which means 'related to'. So, something implemental is like a tool or help used to achieve a goal.