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Fulcrum: meaning, definitions and examples

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fulcrum

 

[ ˈfʊlkrəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physics

The point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.

Synonyms

center, hinge, pivot

Examples of usage

  • The fulcrum of a seesaw is the point where the board rotates.
  • To lift the heavy object, you need to place the fulcrum at the right position.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative

A thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation.

Synonyms

center, core, heart

Examples of usage

  • In negotiations, trust serves as the fulcrum for reaching an agreement.
  • The economic stability of a country is often seen as the fulcrum for its political stability.

Translations

Translations of the word "fulcrum" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fulcro

🇮🇳 आधार बिंदु

🇩🇪 Drehpunkt

🇮🇩 titik tumpu

🇺🇦 точка опори

🇵🇱 punkt podparcia

🇯🇵 支点 (してん)

🇫🇷 point d'appui

🇪🇸 punto de apoyo

🇹🇷 dayanak noktası

🇰🇷 지렛대

🇸🇦 نقطة الارتكاز

🇨🇿 opěrný bod

🇸🇰 oporný bod

🇨🇳 支点 (zhīdiǎn)

🇸🇮 težišče

🇮🇸 snúningspunktur

🇰🇿 тірек нүктесі

🇬🇪 საყრდენი წერტილი

🇦🇿 dayaqlanma nöqtəsi

🇲🇽 punto de apoyo

Etymology

The word 'fulcrum' originated from the Latin word 'fulcire', meaning 'to prop or support'. It was first used in the mid 17th century. The concept of the fulcrum has been fundamental in the development of tools and machines, particularly in the field of physics and engineering.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,316, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.