Definitions for Cornerstone
ˈkɔr nərˌstoʊncor·ner·stone

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstonenoun

   the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

   "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"

2. cornerstonenoun

   a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies

3. cornerstonenoun

   a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls

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1. cornerstonenoun

   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 on the Flatiron Building is set on the Fifth Avenue facade.

2. cornerstonenoun

   By extension, that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.

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1. Cornerstone

   The cornerstone (or foundation stone or setting stone) is the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation. 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 eastern architecture and metaphorically in sacred architecture generally. Some cornerstones include time capsules from, or engravings commemorating, the time a particular building was built.

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1. cornerstone

   A cornerstone is a fundamental principle, foundation or element; something that is essential or basic to the development of something else. It can also refer to an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based. In architecture, it refers to a stone that forms the base of a corner of a building, joining two walls.

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1. Cornerstone

   The cornerstone 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 eastern architecture and metaphorically in sacred architecture generally. The origins of this tradition are vague but its presence in Judeo-Christian countries can be associated with one quotation from the Old Testament cited six times in the New Testament and Isaiah 28:16quoted by the writer of the Book of 1st Peter in chapter 2, verse 6 1 Peter. The writer of the Book of Ephesians makes clear that Jesus is the cornerstone, of a faith rather than a building, referred to in the New Testament Ephesians 2:20 .

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Cornerstone in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Cornerstone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Cornerstone in a Sentence

1. Army Cpt .:

   Before patient arrival, test participants with the 44th Medical Brigade studied patient information on the Medical Hands-free Unified Broadcast device. ( Ashley Force, U.S. Army) Testing of the device has been taking place at the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory( USAARL) in Fort Rucker, Ala. The test, which examined how field hospital staff used the device, involved mass casualty simulations with mannequinsmocked up to look like combat victims with gunshot wounds, burns and amputations. The so-called golden hour for battlefield medical treatment is a cornerstone of U.S. military medicine. The term refers to the all-important 60 minutes following a battlefield wound and the critical importance of swift, effective medical care. MARINES 3D-PRINT CONCRETE BARRACKS IN JUST 40 HOURS Anything that helps speed up treatment could prove key to saving lives. For some patients, the Golden Hour is ultimately too long, these patients need to be treated within minutes.

2. An ABC News spokesperson:

   Reporting the facts accurately is the cornerstone of our journalism, as Kobe Bryant acknowledged on Sunday, Matt Gutman's initial reporting was not accurate and failed to meet our editorial standards.

3. Mark Morgan:

   The National Academy is actually one of the FBI's cornerstone programs, we put them in an environment where we facilitate coursework, and really facilitate the students coming together, and create an environment where they can exchange ideas right now with the twenty-first century challenges faced in law enforcement.

4. Mark Whittle:

   I think you really should learn the stories of these young ladies, you really should read the bios and know what they go through, he said. Pastorchikcompeted for the title against 100 otheryoung women at the 19thannual swimsuit competition. The finalists were selected from more than 18,000 Hooters waitresses who currently work in one of the more than 400 restaurants worldwide. According to Hooters, contestants are evaluated based on responses to interview questions, personality and overall contribution to the Hooters brand, as well as swimsuit attire. The cornerstone of the brand is the world famous Hooters girls, she is beautiful, wholesome, optimistic, charismatic and the greatest antidote to a bad day. Pastorchik will receive a $ 30,000 cash prize and the chance to serve as the face of the Hooters brand with opportunities to appear in advertisements and assist in international openings. The newHooters queen has her real estate license and attends a technical school where she studies business. She says she plans to put her winnings towards a four-year degree.

5. Shinzo Abe:

   I am glad we have shared understanding that cooperation between Japan and Australia is a cornerstone of peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, and that we have agreed to speed up our cooperation in the security field.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
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3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornerstone
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5. ^ Wikidata
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