cornerstone

Meanings

• noun

  A large and important stone that is set in the corner of a building as a part of its foundation.

  - "The cornerstone of the new library was laid with great ceremony."
  - "The cornerstone of the ancient temple still stands today."

• noun

  A fundamental principle or belief.

  - "Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of democracy."
  - "Integrity is a cornerstone of good character."

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Rhymes

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stone , gone , mone , alone , mown

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Variants

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cornerstone , cornerstones

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Etymology

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Old English corner stān, from corner 'corner' + stān 'stone'

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Trivia

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1. The cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4, 1848, but it wasn't completed until over 30 years later.

2. In the Bible, Jesus is referred to as the 'cornerstone' in several passages, including Isaiah 28:16 and 1 Peter 2:6.

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Related Concepts

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1. foundation stone: A cornerstone is a type of foundation stone.

2. keystone: A keystone is a stone that forms the apex of an arch and locks the other stones in place. It is similar to a cornerstone in that it is a key element of the structure.

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Culture

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In architecture, a cornerstone is a large stone set in the corner of a building, often with great ceremony, to mark the beginning of the construction. In figurative usage, a cornerstone refers to a fundamental principle or belief.

How to Memorize "cornerstone"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large stone being placed in the corner of a building.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cornerstone' with the idea of a foundation or a fundamental principle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cornerstone: A key element in the foundation of a building or a belief.'

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