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English and German Translation Search Results for cornerstone

Summary

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cornerstone:
- Wiktionary:
  cornerstone → Eckpfeiler, Grundstein
- Synonyms for "cornerstone":
  basis; base; foundation; fundament; groundwork; assumption; supposition; supposal
  stone

English

Detailed Translations for cornerstone from English to German

cornerstone: ^{(*Using Word and Sentence Splitter)}

corner: Ecke; Winkel; Schlupfwinkel; einsperren; Eckchen; Eckstoß; Eckball
stone: Backstein; pennen; entkernen; Felsen; Fels; Schliff; steinern; Stein; Kern; Nuß; Fruchtkern; Kiesel; Gestein; Felsblock; steinigen
tone: Laut; Ton; Note; Klang; Musiknote; Klangfarbe; Timbre

cornerstone:

Translation Matrix for cornerstone:

Noun	Related Translations	Other Translations
-	base; basis; foundation; fundament; groundwork

Synonyms for "cornerstone":

basis; base; foundation; fundament; groundwork; assumption; supposition; supposal
stone

Related Definitions for "cornerstone":

a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls¹
a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies¹
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained¹

Wiktionary Translations for cornerstone:

cornerstone

noun

that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central
- cornerstone → Eckpfeiler
ceremonial stone
- cornerstone → Grundstein

cornerstone

noun

der erste, beim Bau eines Gebäudes symbolisch gesetzte Stein
- Grundstein → foundation stone; cornerstone

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