headspring

head·spring

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hed-spring]
- /ˈhɛdˌsprɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hed-spring]
- /ˈhɛdˌsprɪŋ/

Definitions of headspring word

noun headspring the fountainhead or source of a stream. 1
noun headspring the source of anything. 1
noun headspring an acrobatic feat similar to a handspring, except that the head as well as the hands touch the surface before the spring back to a standing position. 1
noun headspring A spring that is the main source of a stream. 1
noun headspring a spring that is the source of a stream 0
noun headspring a spring using the head as a lever from a position lying on the ground 0

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Origin of headspring

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

First recorded in 1350-1400, headspring is from the Middle English word hedspring. See head, spring

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Parts of speech for Headspring

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headspring popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

headspring usage trend in Literature

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