"Mainspring" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"mainspring" Definition
- [usually singular] mainspring (of something) (formal) the most important part of something; the most important influence on something
- the most important spring in a watch, clock, etc.
"mainspring" Synonyms & Antonyms
"mainspring" synonyms:
- incentive,
- motivation,
- impetus,
- motive,
- basis,
- impulse,
- inspiration,
- instigation,
- origin,
- purpose,
- reason,
- cause,
- inducement,
- source,
- beginning,
- determinant,
- fount,
- fountain,
- generator
"mainspring" antonyms:
- result,
- consequence,
- outcome,
- effect,
- ramification,
- aftereffect,
- aftermath,
- corollary,
- product,
- resultant,
- by-product,
- repercussion,
- side-effect,
- side-reaction,
- result-from,
- fallout,
- upshot,
- end-result,
- conclusion