Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fountainhead
noun
/ˈfaʊn.tɪn.hɛd/
Definition
A fountainhead is a source or starting point, particularly of a particular quality, idea, or concept.
Examples
- The artist was considered the fountainhead of modern sculpture.
- The research lab is a fountainhead of innovative technological advancements.
- She was the fountainhead of new ideas during the brainstorming session.
Meaning
It refers to the origin or primary source of something, often used metaphorically to describe the beginning of creativity or intellectual thought.
Synonyms
- source
- origin
- root
- wellspring
- progenitor
