Instrumental Role (Noun)
Meaning
The semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The hammer played an instrumental role in the construction of the new building.
- The microscope was instrumental in the scientist's discovery of the new species.
- The computer software played an instrumental role in the company's ability to manage their finances effectively.
- The new policy has been instrumental in reducing the number of accidents on the job site.
- The telescope was instrumental in the astronomer's ability to study the distant planet.