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Definition of Cornerstone
1. Noun. The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained. "The whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
Exact synonyms: Base, Basis, Foundation, Fundament, Groundwork
Group relationships: Explanation
Specialized synonyms: Meat And Potatoes
Generic synonyms: Assumption, Supposal, Supposition
Derivative terms: Basal, Base, Found
Group relationships: Explanation
Specialized synonyms: Meat And Potatoes
Generic synonyms: Assumption, Supposal, Supposition
Derivative terms: Basal, Base, Found
2. Noun. A stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies.
3. Noun. A stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls.
Definition of Cornerstone
1. 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. ¹
2. Noun. By extension, that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cornerstone
1. [n -S]