Cornerstone

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrnərˌstoʊn/

Definitions of cornerstone

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

Example Sentences

A1 The cornerstone of a successful business is good customer service.

A2 Education is often seen as the cornerstone of a prosperous society.

B1 Communication is considered the cornerstone of any healthy relationship.

B2 Trust is the cornerstone of a strong partnership.

C1 Innovation is the cornerstone of technological advancement.

C2 The cornerstone of democracy is the protection of individual rights.

Examples of cornerstone in a Sentence

formal Education is often considered the cornerstone of a successful society.

informal Having a strong work ethic is the cornerstone of getting ahead in life.

slang Dude, trust is the cornerstone of any good friendship.

figurative Hard work and determination are the cornerstones to achieving your dreams.

Grammatical Forms of cornerstone

• past tense: cornerstoned
• plural: cornerstones
• comparative: more cornerstone
• superlative: most cornerstone
• present tense: cornerstones
• future tense: will cornerstone
• perfect tense: have cornerstoned
• continuous tense: is cornerstoning
• singular: cornerstone
• positive degree: cornerstone
• infinitive: to cornerstone
• gerund: cornerstoning
• participle: cornerstoned

Origin and Evolution of cornerstone

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'cornerstone' originated from Old French 'corner stone' which referred to the stone that forms the corner of a building.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cornerstone' has come to symbolize the fundamental or essential part of something, not just a physical stone in a building's corner.