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 | ||