Word of the day:Fulcrum

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."

About Fulcrum

This word comes from the Latin “fulcrum,” meaning “bedpost, foot of a couch.” It stems from “fulcire,” meaning “to prop up, support.”

Did you Know?

Zoologists sometimes use the word “fulcrum” to describe an animal’s joint that serves as a support or hinge, such as the one in a bird’s wing.