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fulcrum

Pronunciation: /ˈfʊlkrəm, ˈfʌl-/

Translate fulcrum | into Italian

Definition of fulcrum

noun (plural fulcrums or fulcra /-rə/)

the point against which a lever is placed to get a purchase, or on which it turns or is supported.
a thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation:research is the fulcrum of the academic community