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wellspring

UK
/ˈwɛl.sprɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɛlˌsprɪŋ/

Translations

wellspringnoun
wellsprings
pl
UK
/ˈwɛl.sprɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɛlˌsprɪŋ/
The library was a wellspring of knowledge for the entire community.
La bibliothèque était une source de connaissances pour toute la communauté.
sourceAu sens figuré.
Her creativity was a wellspring of inspiration for her colleagues.
Sa créativité était une source d’inspiration pour ses collègues.
Additional translations
réservoirAu sens figuré, pour une réserve abondante.
Synonyms
fountain
well
reservoir
root
spring
origin
source
wellspringadjective
UK
/ˈwɛlˌsprɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɛlˌsprɪŋ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote an abundant or original source (e.g., "wellspring ideas").
fécondAu sens figuré, pour qualifier une source abondante ou productive.
Her wellspring imagination fueled the project.
Son imagination féconde a alimenté le projet.

Definitions

wellspringnoun
A source or supply of something, especially a continuous and abundant one.
The library was a wellspring of knowledge for the entire community.
An original and bountiful source of something, often used metaphorically.
Her creativity was a wellspring of inspiration for her colleagues.
wellspringadjective
Serving as an abundant or original source of something; productive.
Her wellspring imagination fueled the project.
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