fulcrum — the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfʊlkrəm/
Example Sentences
- The CEO became the fulcrum around which all major decisions revolved.
- My mom is the fulcrum of our family - without her, we'd all fall apart like a broken seesaw.
- The peace treaty served as a fulcrum for regional stability.
fulcrum
NOUN[/ˈfʊlkrəm/]
the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
A small fulcrum lets one child lift a massive boulder with a long lever.
On the fulcrum with a plectrum, creating a musical spectrum!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Fulcrum derives from Latin fulcire, meaning 'to support or prop up.' Originally denoting the point upon which a lever rests, the term has evolved to encompass both physical pivot points and abstract centers or critical elements.
Breakdown
fulcir- (to support, from Latin fulcire) + -um (Latin neuter singular nominative suffix forming nouns).
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📝Examples
“The CEO became the fulcrum around which all major decisions revolved.”
“My mom is the fulcrum of our family - without her, we'd all fall apart like a broken seesaw.”
“The peace treaty served as a fulcrum for regional stability.”
“He tried to use his laptop as a fulcrum to fix his wobbly table, but ended up breaking both.”
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