springboard (n)
jumping-off point (n)
point of departure (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def a beginning from which an enterprise is launched
examples he uses other people's ideas as a springboard for his own
reality provides the jumping-off point for his illusions
the point of departure of international comparison cannot be an institution but must be the function it carries out
Outgoing links
Hypernym beginning, start, commencement
Incoming links
Hyponym beginning, start, commencement

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