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cornerstone

/ˈkɔːnəstəʊn/

/ˈkɔrnərˌstoʊn/

Translations

cornerstonenoun

cornerstones

/ˈkɔːnəstəʊn/

/ˈkɔrnərˌstoʊn/

краеугольный камень

Education is the cornerstone of a successful society.

Образование является краеугольным камнем успешного общества.

Additional translations

Synonyms

cornerstoneadjective

more cornerstone

Comp.

most cornerstone

Super.

/ˈkɔː.nə.stəʊn/

/ˈkɔr.nɚ.stoʊn/

Used attributively before a noun to indicate that the noun is fundamental or essential.

cornerstonenoun

A stone that forms the base of a corner of a building, joining two walls.

The cornerstone of the new library was laid with a special ceremony.

An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based.

Trust is the cornerstone of a successful relationship.

cornerstoneadjective

Serving as an essential foundation; fundamental; key.

Affordable housing is a cornerstone initiative of the new administration.