Fountainhead: meaning, definitions and examples
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fountainhead
[ หfaสntษชnหhษd ]
source of inspiration
A fountainhead refers to an original source or a fundamental point from which something derives or emerges. It can also imply a wellspring of creative or intellectual innovation.
Synonyms
origin, source, spring, wellhead.
Examples of usage
- She was considered the fountainhead of modern art.
- The book served as a fountainhead for many philosophical discussions.
- The town was a fountainhead of cultural heritage.
water feature
In a physical sense, a fountainhead can also denote the source of a stream or a spring, especially where water emerges from the ground. This usage highlights the literal aspect of the term, emphasizing the natural flow of water.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fountainhead was located in the middle of the forest.
- We found a serene fountainhead during our hike.
- The wildlife thrives around the fountainhead.
Translations
Translations of the word "fountainhead" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fonte
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒ เคธเฅเคฐเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Brunnenkopf
๐ฎ๐ฉ sumber
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะถะตัะตะปะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ลบrรณdลo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฐดๆบ
๐ซ๐ท source
๐ช๐ธ fuente
๐น๐ท kaynak
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุจูุน
๐จ๐ฟ pramen
๐ธ๐ฐ prameล
๐จ๐ณ ๆบๅคด
๐ธ๐ฎ vir
๐ฎ๐ธ uppspretta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแงแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษnbษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ fuente
Etymology
The term 'fountainhead' originates from the combination of the words 'fountain' and 'head'. The word 'fountain' comes from the Latin 'fontana', which means a spring or a source of water, and has been used in various forms throughout history to refer to places where water flows naturally or is artificially created. The word 'head', in this context, refers to the source or origin of something. This combination of terms paints a vivid picture of a source of life or inspiration, often used metaphorically in literature and art to denote the origin of ideas and creativity. The usage of 'fountainhead' in popular culture was further popularized by the title of Ayn Rand's novel, which explores themes of individualism and innovation, illustrating the concept of being the origin of one's own thoughts and works.