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fulcrum

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈfulkɾu/ful·cro

Definition

1

The point on which a lever rests or is supported and about which it pivots; a central or crucial element.

Usage examples

The rock served as a fulcrum for the lever.
Trust is the fulcrum of any successful relationship.

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Common combinations

pivotal pointserve as a fulcrumcentral fulcrum