fulciment

/ˈfʌlsɪmənt/

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noun

Obsolete

"Rather suppose B C to be a Vectis, or Leaver , towards the Middle of which is the Place of the Fulciment, A B as the weight, C D the power that is to raiſe to."
"Which consisting of two Vectes or armes, converted towards each other, the innitency and stresse being made upon the hypomochlion or fulciment in the decussation, the greater compression is made by the union of two impulsors."

From Latin fulcimentum, from fulciō (“to prop”).

fulciments (plural)

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How do you pronounce fulciment?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfʌlsɪmənt/.

What does fulciment mean?

A prop; a fulcrum.

Where does fulciment come from?

It is traced to Latin.

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