cornerstone -
a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls
stone building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose; "he wanted a special stone to mark the site"
cornerstone -
a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies
stone building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose; "he wanted a special stone to mark the site"
cornerstone -
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
explanation thought that makes something comprehensible
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cornerstone -
A ceremonial stone set at the corner of a building, joining two exterior walls, and often inscribed with the starting and completion dates of construction, the name of the architect and owner, and other details.
The cornerstone (or foundation stone) concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure. Over time a cornerstone became a ceremonial masonry stone, or replica, set in a prominent location on the outside of a building, with an inscription on the stone indicating the construction dates of the building and the names of architect, builder and other significant individuals. The rite of laying a cornerstone is an important cultural component of western architecture and metaphorically in sacred architecture generally.
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cornerstone A stone uniting two masonry walls at an intersection.
cornerstone Something that is essential, indispensable, or basic.
cornerstone The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained.
