English adjective: instrumental | |||
1. | instrumental relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments | ||
Samples | Instrumental compositions. An instrumental ensemble. | ||
Antonyms | vocal | ||
2. | instrumental serving or acting as a means or aid | ||
Samples | Instrumental in solving the crime. | ||
Synonyms | implemental, subservient | ||
Similar | helpful | ||
Antonyms | unhelpful | ||