sprang

(eg. symbol, fire, tattoo )

sprang /s ˈpræŋ/ ?

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(n) the season of growth
(n) a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
(n) a natural flow of ground water
(n) a point at which water issues forth
(n) the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
(n) a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
(v) move forward by leaps and bounds
(v) develop into a distinctive entity
(v) spring back; spring away from an impact
(v) develop suddenly
(v) produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

This process of theorem sprouting had to start somewhere, and that is where the axioms came in: they were the primordial seeds, the Ur-theorems from which all others sprang.
From their agreement sprang one of the most convoluted conspiracies since Guy Fawkes schemed in 1605 to blow up the English Parliament with 36 barrels of gunpowder.
This poetry of despair sprang from the depths of serfdom, in lands where the soil is hard, the sun is cold, and foreign masters have always been harder and colder than either.

"The Tribeca Film Festival sprang from needs of community," Rosenthal said. "We've learned that every bit helps."
on Apr 25, 2007 By: Jane Rosenthal Source: FOXNews
"I don't subscribe to the fact that these acts of violence sprang from any words of my colleagues," Pelosi said.
on Mar 25, 2010 By: Nancy Pelosi Source: Reuters
"I can't say his name sprang to mind to start with," McCain said.
on Nov 16, 2007 By: John McCain Source: Washington Post