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keystone Definition

key·stone (kē′stōn′)

noun

  1. the central, topmost stone of an arch, popularly thought of as especially holding the others in place
  2. that one of a number of associated parts or things that supports or holds together the others; main part or principle

Keystone Definition

☆ Key·stone (kē′stōn′)

adjective

designating, of, or like the slapstick comedy of a series of silent films featuring a bungling, inept squad of policemen (Keystone Kops or Keystone Cops) in wild chases, etc.

Etymology: after Keystone Comedy Co., the film producers

keystone Synonyms

keystone

n.

buttress, prop, mainstay, cornerstone; see brace 1, foundation 2, support 2.

keystone Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • become: While true its value is in becoming a keystone of the fitness revolution.
  • project: In each gable a 2 light casement the curving lintel ornamented with a surround of projecting brick keystones.
  • form: They form keystones in the arched windows in the court front of Fraser, Sons & Co. 's place in Buchanan Street.
  • carve: Three gateway ranges, gables facing, with stone dressings to pilasters and stone arches with carved keystones.
  • provide: I argue that Dee's calendar treatise offers important insights into his natural philosophy and provides the keystone of his vision of empire.

Adjective modifier

14-minute: There was also Gregorian chant and the 14-minute keystone of Lately.

Modifies a noun

  • kop: Rimmer: Oh my god, they're like the keystone kops.
  • correction: To apply keystone correction to get a rectangular image use the " menu " button.
  • species: The fish are not the keystone species, the sea otters are.
  • specie: Representation of ecosystem functioning by keystone species or phytoplankton functional types ( PFTs ) is a practical strategy.
  • role: Vimy Ridge had yet another keystone role to play in the war on the Western Front.
  • arch: On the roadside elevation is a cart entrance with a keystone arch.

Noun used with modifier

  • problem: If the Patient problem keystone is discarded, the Patient history keystone is discarded as well.
  • history: Click on one of the squares, and drag over the Patient history keystone.
  • auto: Operation is simple thanks to the automatic recognition of connected devices, auto image set-up and auto keystone correction.

Preposition: in

arch: The picture ' keystones ' like the keystone in an arch.

Preposition: of

  • arch: The keystone of the entrance arch of this building can now be found in the center of the bus terminus.
  • thinking: Thus, speech and reason, or rationality, became the keystone of Western philosophical thinking.
  • theory: It is the keystone of the theory of diffusion, and it arises naturally in a multitude of other settings.

Preposition: for

delivery: The White paper emphasizes collaboration between local health services and social services departments as a keystone for delivery.