headspring
/ˈhɛdˌsprɪŋ/
noun
- The source or origin of a stream or river.
- Geologists studied the headspring to understand the local water system.
- The headspring of the river is a small pool fed by melting snow.
- The hikers followed the stream up to its headspring in the mountains.
- A primary source or origin of something abstract, such as an idea or movement.
- Her childhood experiences were the headspring of her passion for teaching.
- The ancient texts are considered the headspring of Western philosophy.
- The Renaissance was the headspring of modern art and science.
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