Brainchild
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹeɪnt͡ʃaɪld/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brainchild is a noun meaning (informal) A creation of one's brain; an original idea or innovation of a person or group of people, an organization, etc.
Meaning
(informal) A creation of one's brain; an original idea or innovation of a person or group of people, an organization, etc.
More Meanings
- (transitive, rare) To think up (an idea or innovation); to come up with.
Example Sentences
A brayne-child o' mine ovvne! and I am proud on't!
The entire project was the brainchild of a small group of visionaries.
I am glad you find so many lovers of your brain children in the West, although I knew it would be so.
Recent health 'movements' such as the Child Survival Development Revolution and Universal Childhood Immunization, are all brainchilds of international or (Western) national aid institutions.
Word Forms
- brainchilds
- brainchildren
- brainchilding
- brainchilded
Synonyms for brainchild
Depending on context, synonyms include inspiration.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inspiration, invention, notion, creation, initiative, idea.
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