keystone Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- framework
- warp
- support
- theory
- footing
- underpinning
- premise
- core
- ground
- justification
- groundwork
- base
- root
Weak:
keystone Meaning
keystone (n)
a central cohesive source of support and stability
the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
keystone (n.)
The central or topmost stone of an arch. This in some styles is made different in size from the other voussoirs, or projects, or is decorated with carving. See Illust. of Arch.
FAQs About the word keystone
a central cohesive source of support and stability, the central building block at the top of an arch or vaultThe central or topmost stone of an arch. This in so
cornerstone, bedrock, basis, foundation, framework, warp, support, theory, footing, underpinning
No antonyms found.
The keystone in the arch of the bridge held all the other stones in place.
The company's founder was a keystone in the development of the modern technology industry.
The star player on the basketball team was the keystone to their success last season.
The novel's protagonist was a keystone in the author's exploration of human nature.
