fountainhead
|foun/tain/head|
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/ˈfaʊntənˌhɛd/
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/ˈfaʊntɪnˌhɛd/
source of origin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fountainhead' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'fountayne' and 'hed,' where 'fountayne' meant 'spring or source of water' and 'hed' meant 'top or source.'
Historical Evolution
'fountayne' and 'hed' combined in Middle English to form 'fountainhead,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'fountainhead.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the source of a stream or river,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the original source or origin of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the original source or origin of something.
The philosopher is considered the fountainhead of modern existentialism.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 11:21