Fulcrum
[FUHL-krəm]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Latin, late 17th century
1.
A thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation.
2.
The point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.
Examples of Fulcrum in a sentence
"He pointed to his relationship with his wife as the true fulcrum of his success."
"Levers are a simple way to demonstrate how fulcrums work."
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