cornerstone
See also: corner-stone
English
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Etymology
From Middle English corner stoon; equivalent to corner + stone.
Noun
cornerstone (plural cornerstones)
- A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
- Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
- The cornerstone on the Flatiron Building is set on the Fifth Avenue facade.
- (figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
- Exceptional service is the cornerstone of the hospitality industry.
- That is the cornerstone of any meaningful debate about budgets and projects, regulations and policies.
Translations
base stone
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ceremonial stone
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that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central
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Further reading
Middle English
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