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Mainspring has 26 synonyms. The top synonyms for mainspring are ulterior motive, guiding light, consideration, guiding star, fountainhead, inspiration, wellspring, springhead and 18 more. Another word for mainspring is ulterior motive. Browse the full list below.
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| Random | DefinitionA common synonym for mainspring is ulterior motive. Other synonyms include guiding light, consideration, guiding star, fountainhead.
Mainspring has 26 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.
(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."
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