idiom
The cornerstone
thuh KOR-ner-stohn
/ðə ˈkɔːrnərˌstoʊn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
thecornerstone
Dictionary meaning
The most important or fundamental element of something; derived from the actual cornerstone that sets the position of an entire building.
Examples
- Trust is the cornerstone of any successful professional relationship.
Synonyms: bedrock, foundation, linchpin
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