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linchpin

/ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person or thing that is essential to the functioning of a system or organization.

    - "The sales manager is the linchpin of our team."
    - "The linchpin of the production line is the assembly machine."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with linchpin
hymn , pin , win
Variants
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linchpin , linchpins , lynchpin , lynchpins
Etymology
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Originally meant a large pin used to secure a wheel or axle in place. The figurative sense developed in the late 19th century.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'linchpin' comes from the Middle English word 'linch', meaning a large pin.

  2. In the early days of the automobile industry, linchpins were used to connect the wheels to the axles.

Related Concepts
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  1. key player: A person who plays a crucial role in the success of a project or organization.

  2. pivotal: Refers to something that is essential or crucial to the success of a project or organization.

Culture
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In literature, the term 'linchpin' is often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is crucial to the functioning of a larger system or organization.

How to Memorize "linchpin"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large wheel with a pin holding it in place. This pin is the linchpin.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'linchpin' with the idea of something essential or crucial.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'LIP' to remember the definition: Linchpin Is Pivotal.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'linchpin', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Rhyming trick: A linchpin is a crucial pin that holds things together, like how a rhyme can be a 'crucial pin' that holds a song together.

2. Visualize and connect: Imagine a pin (L-shaped like the word 'linchpin') that is holding two objects together, serving as the 'linchpin' that keeps them from falling apart.

3. Mnemonic sentence: Create a sentence that incorporates the word, such as 'The linchpin of the project was the manager, who held everything together.'

4. Break it down: Break down the word into syllables, 'lin-chpin', and practice saying it aloud, focusing on the pronunciation of each syllable.

5. Associate with a personal experience: Think of a time when you or someone else served as the 'linchpin' in a situation, reinforcing the meaning and importance of the word.

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