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Definition of fulcrum

fulcrum

/ˈfʊl.krəm/
ful · crum
Plural:fulcrums
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Adjective:fulcral
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fulcrum Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The point or support on which a lever rests and pivots.

Example

"In a seesaw, the central hinge acts as the fulcrum that allows the board to pivot and lift the riders."

2

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

Example

"The treaty served as the fulcrum of the fragile peace negotiations between the two nations."

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• Nearby Words

fufu
fukuoka
fukuroda
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fulmar
fulvetta
fume

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'fulcrum' meaning 'bedpost' or 'prop', derived from the verb 'fulcire', meaning 'to prop up' or 'to support'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fulcrum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fulcrum
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