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wellspring

/ˈwɛl.sprɪŋ/

/ˈwɛlˌsprɪŋ/

wellspringnoun

wellsprings

/ˈwɛl.sprɪŋ/

/ˈwɛlˌsprɪŋ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

wellspringadjective

/ˈwɛlˌsprɪŋ/

Used attributively before another noun to denote an abundant or original source (e.g., "wellspring ideas").

Translations

fécondAu sens figuré, pour qualifier une source abondante ou productive.

Her wellspring imagination fueled the project.

Son imagination féconde a alimenté le projet.

Definitions

Serving as an abundant or original source of something; productive.

Her wellspring imagination fueled the project.