Meaning
core, focal point, fulcrum
- the essential point, core, or main support of an argument, activity, or system
- the point against which a lever pivots (fulcrum)
In a sentence
L'istruzione rappresenta il fulcro del nostro progetto di sviluppo sociale.
Education represents the core of our social development project.
Qual è il vero fulcro del problema secondo la commissione?
What is the true heart of the problem according to the committee?
Questo capitolo non costituisce il fulcro principale del libro.
This chapter does not constitute the main core of the book.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fulcro | masculine · singular |
| fulcri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most frequently used figuratively to mean the focal point, center, or pivot of a discussion or strategy.