Wellspring: meaning, definitions and examples

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wellspring

 

[ หˆwษ›lหŒsprษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

source of nourishment

A wellspring refers to an abundant source or supply of something, often used metaphorically to describe a source of knowledge, inspiration, or creativity. It signifies a continuously flowing source, much like a natural spring that feeds water into a stream. In a broader sense, it also denotes a place or situation that produces a steady flow of something valuable, be it ideas, emotions, or resources.

Synonyms

fountain, origin, source, spring.

Examples of usage

  • His creativity was a wellspring of new ideas.
  • The community center served as a wellspring for local talent.

Translations

Translations of the word "wellspring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manancial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒ เคธเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quelltopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sumber

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะถะตั€ะตะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลบrรณdล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆนงใๆฐด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท source

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manantial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaynak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุจุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pramen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prameลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ‰ๆบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izvir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppspretta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™nbษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manantial

Etymology

The term 'wellspring' originates from the Middle English 'welle spryng', which combined 'welle' meaning 'spring' or 'well' and 'spryng' meaning 'to leap or burst forth'. The word has roots in Old English 'wella', relating to the flow of water, highlighting the concept of abundance and natural source. Over time, 'wellspring' evolved to encompass figurative meanings beyond its literal interpretation, often associated with inspiration and creativity. It gained prominence in literature and poetry, where it represents an unending supply or a deep reservoir of qualities such as wisdom, compassion, or artistic talent. Its usage in modern contexts often conveys the idea that ideas or emotions can flow abundantly from a particular source, emphasizing the importance of nurturing areas of life that serve as wells of inspiration.