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cornerstone

/'kɔrnər,stoʊn/

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noun
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
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base basis foundation fundament groundwork

type of:
assumption supposal supposition

part of:
explanation
noun
a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls
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type of:
stone

part of:
building edifice
noun
a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies
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type of:
stone

part of:
building edifice

Definition that contains cornerstone

corner (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone
quoin (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone