fulcrum

Meanings

• noun

  A simple machine consisting of a beam or bar supported in the middle by a bearing, used to apply leverage.

  - "The see-saw is a common example of a fulcrum."
  - "In the human body, the elbow acts as a fulcrum for the bicep muscle."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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crumb , plumb , tomb

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Variants

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fulcra , fulcrum , fulcrums

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fulcrum' meaning 'support' or 'prop'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fulcrum' is also used figuratively to refer to a position of power or influence.

2. The ancient Greek philosopher Archimedes is credited with the discovery of the principle of the fulcrum and the lever.

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Related Concepts

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1. leverage: The mechanical advantage gained by applying a force at a distance from the point at which effort is required to move an object.

2. mechanical advantage: The ratio of the output force to the input force in a mechanical system.

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Culture

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The concept of a fulcrum is widely used in physics and engineering, and is a fundamental principle in the study of mechanics. It has been a subject of interest in literature, particularly in works that explore the themes of balance and leverage.

How to Memorize "fulcrum"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a see-saw or a lever. Imagine how the fulcrum supports the effort applied at one end and transfers it to the other end to lift a weight.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fulcrum' with the idea of a pivot or a support. Remember that it is a simple machine used to apply leverage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fulcrum: Force Under Lever's Reach Makes Effort' to remember the definition.

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