cornerstones

Meanings

• noun

  The foundation stones of a building, laid with great care and precision.

  - "The cornerstones of the new library were laid with a grand ceremony."
  - "The cornerstone of the ancient temple was believed to hold mystical powers."

• noun

  Principles or beliefs that serve as the foundation for a particular theory, system, or organization.

  - "Sustainability is one of the cornerstones of our company's mission."
  - "Democracy is a cornerstone of modern Western political thought."

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Rhymes

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stones , mortar , stoneship , thrones

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Variants

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cornerstone , cornerstones

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Etymology

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Old English 'corner-stane', from 'corner' + 'stone'.

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Trivia

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1. The first cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid in 1848.

2. In ancient Rome, a pig was sometimes sacrificed and its blood spread over the cornerstone of a new building as a symbol of purification and good fortune.

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Related Concepts

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1. foundation: The base upon which a structure is built, providing support and stability.

2. pillar: A large, upright structure that supports a building or other heavy load.

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Culture

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In architecture, cornerstones are traditionally laid with great ceremony, often in the presence of local dignitaries and community members. In literature, the term can also refer to fundamental principles or beliefs.

How to Memorize "cornerstones"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, flat stone being carefully lifted into place by workers. Visualize the importance of this stone as the foundation for the entire building.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cornerstones' with the idea of a strong foundation or the beginning of something important.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cornerstones are the foundation of a building's design'.

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