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fulcral (adjective)

Of central importance; pivotal or essential.

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Imagine a lever. The small triangle holding it up is the FULcrum. Without it, the lever falls. FULcral is that FULcrum p...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'fulcra' for feminine nouns. → A questão fulcral.

Using 'fulcral' for trivial things. → Esta sopa é muito importante para o jantar. (Not fulcral).

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