cornerstone

Bedeutung (Englisch)

1. A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
2. Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
3. (figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.

Konzepte

Grundstein

Eckstein

Meilenstein

Pfeiler

Stütze

Eckpfeiler

Stützpfeiler

Fundament

Grundpfeiler

Synonyme

foundation stone

foundation

fundament

groundwork

base

basis

headstone

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keystone

pillar

linchpin

main point

mainstay

core

pillar stone

head stone

Übersetzungen

pierre angulaire

piedra angular

fondement

pietra angolare

première pierre

αγκωνάρι

αγκώνας

sostrato

pedra angular

cantonata

pedra angular

base

θεμέλιος λίθος

fondamento

Etymologie (Englisch)

Geerbt von Mittelenglisch: corner ston

In summary

From Middle English corner ston; equivalent to corner + stone. The figurative sense is in part after Psalm 118:22, and is also quoted several times in the New Testament.