Definizione monolingua

cornerstone

cornerstone (plural cornerstones)

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

   Exceptional service is the cornerstone of the hospitality industry.

   That is the cornerstone of any meaningful debate about budgets and projects, regulations and policies.

Definizione dizionario cornerstone

pietra angolare

Altri significati:

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

that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central

ceremonial stone set at the corner of a building

A stone uniting two masonry walls at an intersection.

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.

Something that is essential, indispensable, or basic.