Fulcrum
Nounआधार बिंदु
Definition
The central or crucial point on which something depends
Contextual Sentence: "The judiciary serves as the fulcrum of democracy."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): 'Fulcrum' sounds like 'full + crumb' - the full weight rests on the crumb (small point).
Synonyms
pivot
keystone
linchpin
Antonyms
peripheral
marginal
inessential