Fulcrum

Synonyms of fulcrum

• center
• pivot
• hinge

Antonyms of fulcrum

• obstacle
• hindrance
• impediment

Collocations of fulcrum

pivot point

Frequency: 70 %

The fulcrum acted as the pivot point for the lever.

balance point

Frequency: 60 %

The fulcrum helped find the balance point of the seesaw.

turning point

Frequency: 50 %

The fulcrum was the turning point in their strategy.

central point

Frequency: 45 %

The fulcrum served as the central point for the system.

crucial point

Frequency: 40 %

The fulcrum played a crucial point in the success of the project.

Idiomatic Expressions for fulcrum

• Phrase: leveraging the fulcrum
  Meaning: using a small advantage or point of leverage to achieve a larger goal
  Usage: By leveraging the fulcrum of public opinion, the politician was able to sway the outcome of the election.