Definition of cornerstone Cornerstone
/kɔˈɹnɚstowˌn/ - [kornerstown] - cor•ner•stone
We found 9 definitions of cornerstone from 4 different sources.
Advertising
What does cornerstone mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: cornerstones |
||
| cornerstone - a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls | ||
| stone building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose; "he wanted a special stone to mark the site" | ||
| cornerstone - a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies | ||
| stone building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose; "he wanted a special stone to mark the site" | ||
| cornerstone - the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" | ||
| basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork | ||
| supposal, supposition, assumption the cognitive process of supposing | ||
| explanation thought that makes something comprehensible | ||
= synonym
= antonym
= related word
= antonym
= related word
Wiktionary 
- cornerstone (Noun)
A ceremonial stone set at the corner of a building, joining two exterior walls, and often inscribed with the starting and completion dates of construction, the name of the architect and owner, and other details. - cornerstone (Noun)
By extension, that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
-
cornerstone
A stone uniting two masonry walls at an intersection. -
cornerstone
Something that is essential, indispensable, or basic. -
cornerstone
The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained.
Part of speech
🔤- cornerstone, noun, singular of cornerstones.
