fulcral

English

Adjective

fulcral (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to a fulcrum.

Portuguese

Etymology

From fulcro (“fulcrum”) +‎ -al.

Pronunciation
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /fuwˈkɾaw/ [fuʊ̯ˈkɾaʊ̯]
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /fulˈkɾal/ [fuɫˈkɾaɫ]

Adjective

fulcral m or f (plural fulcrais)

  1. key, central (of crucial importance)
    São estes os aspectos fulcrais do contrato.
    Those are the key elements of the contract.
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