word
Mother
MUH-thur
/ˈmʌðɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
mother
Dictionary meaning
A condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation.
Examples
- Necessity is the mother of invention.
- The mother of three children.
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