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keystone

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkiːstoʊn/ · UK /ˈkiːstəʊn/

keystone means: The most important part that everything else depends on.

noun

ESSENTIAL PARTC1

The most important part that everything else depends on.

  • Honesty is the keystone of our friendship.
  • Good transport became the keystone of the plan.
  • These principles remain the keystones of their approach.

How to use it: the keystone of something (Clean water is the keystone of the project.)

Similar words: cornerstone, foundation

Common phrases: keystone of something, essential keystone, keystone policy

ARCH STONEC2

The stone at the top and middle of an arch that keeps the other stones in place.

  • The arch has a large keystone.
  • A face was carved into the keystone.
  • The builders placed the keystones last.

Common phrases: carved keystone, central keystone, arch keystone

Questions about keystone

What does keystone mean?

The most important part that everything else depends on.

What is keystone in other languages?

Türkçe: temel taşı · Español: piedra angular · Français: clé de voûte · Deutsch: Grundpfeiler · Italiano: pietra angolare · 日本語: 要

How do you pronounce keystone?

In American English /ˈkiːstoʊn/; in British English /ˈkiːstəʊn/.

How do you use keystone in a sentence?

Honesty is the keystone of our friendship. Good transport became the keystone of the plan.

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