mainspring (26 synonym found)

Mainspring has 26 synonyms. The top synonyms for mainspring are basis, calling, consideration, fountain, fountainhead, ground, guiding light, guiding star and 18 more. Another word for mainspring is basis. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for mainspring?

A common synonym for mainspring is basis. Other synonyms include calling, consideration, fountain, fountainhead.

How many synonyms does mainspring have?

Mainspring has 26 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does mainspring mean?

(n): the principal spring of a clockwork mechanism, that drives it by uncoiling; the most important reason for something Example: "editing Wiktionary is the mainspring of my life."


Definition of mainspring:

(n) : the principal spring of a clockwork mechanism, that drives it by uncoiling; the most important reason for something
"editing Wiktionary is the mainspring of my life."
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(n) : the principal spring of a clockwork mechanism, that drives it by uncoiling; the most important reason for something
"editing Wiktionary is the mainspring of my life."
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