Mainspring and Root

Mainspring noun - The most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism.

Root is a synonym for mainspring in motive topic. In some cases you can use "Root" instead a noun "Mainspring", when it comes to topics like essence, origin, agent, reason.

Root noun - A point or place at which something is invented or provided.

Mainspring is a synonym for root in base topic. You can use "Mainspring" instead a noun "Root", if it concerns topics such as source.

Nearby Words: rooted, rootless, rooter, rooting, rootlet