cornerstone

• Substantiv, das den fundamentalen oder wesentlichen Bestandteil von etwas bezeichnet, oft metaphorisch für ein grundlegendes Prinzip oder eine tragende Basis verwendet.

A noun referring to a fundamental or essential part of something, often used metaphorically to describe a key principle or foundation.

1. Foundation stoneB2formal

   A stone that forms the base of a corner of a building, often laid with ceremony.

   Grundstein

   • The cornerstone of the cathedral was laid in 1885.
   • They engraved the date on the cornerstone.
   • The building's cornerstone is made of granite.

   Synonymefoundation stonequoin

2. Fundamental basisB2formal

   An essential part or foundation upon which something depends.

   Grundlage

   • Education is the cornerstone of a successful society.
   • Trust is the cornerstone of any strong relationship.
   • The constitution is the cornerstone of our legal system.

   Synonymeanchorbackbonebasisbedrockessentialfoundationkeystonelinchpinmainstaypillar

   Antonymeafterthoughtbyproduct