keystone

The word “keystone” has 2 syllables: key-stone.

It's pronounced as /ˈkiˌstoʊn/.


What is synonym and antonym for keystone?

In the thesaurus, “keystone” has 6 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for keystone along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for keystone

  • base
  • basis
  • bedrock
  • cornerstone
  • foundation
  • fundament

Meanings of keystone

  • noun
    1. The top stone of an arch.
    2. Something on which other things depend for support.
    3. A native or resident of the American state of Pennsylvania.
    4. (retail) A retail price that is double the cost price; a markup of 100%.
    5. The combination of the shortstop and second baseman.
  • verb
    1. To distort (an image) by projecting it onto a surface at an angle, which for example causes a square to look like a trapezoid.
    2. (retail) To double the cost price in order to determine the retail price; to apply a markup of 100%.

Example Sentences

  • The keystone of the arch provided crucial structural support.
  • Education is often considered the keystone of societal progress.
  • In ecology, biodiversity is often regarded as the keystone for ecosystem stability.
  • Trust is the keystone of any successful relationship.
  • The Constitution serves as the keystone of the legal framework in many countries.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms or another words to keystone, such as: base, basis, bedrock, cornerstone, foundation, fundament.

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