Class: noun | Syllables: FULL-krum

Definition: In technical use, fulcrum refers to the support on which a lever moves when it is used to lift something. In figurative use, fulcrum refers to a person or thing that makes it possible for something to function or develop, or in other words, one who plays an essential role in something.

Example(s):
// Although the lead actor was phenomenal, critics believe that the supporting cast was the real fulcrum of the show.