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cornerstone meaning in Kannada

ಅಡಿಗಲ್ಲು aḍigallu

/ˈkɔː.nə.stəʊn/US/ˈkɔɹ.nɚ.stoʊn/

cornerstone in Kannada: ಅಡಿಗಲ್ಲು (aḍigallu). In English, cornerstone means a stone forming the base at the corner of a building.

Kannada words for cornerstone

ceremonial stone
ಅಡಿಗಲ್ಲು aḍigallu

English meaning of cornerstone

  1. noun A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
  2. noun Such a stone used ceremonially, often inscribed with the architect's and owner's names, dates and other details.
  3. noun That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.

Full definition of cornerstone

cornerstone in a sentence

  • The cornerstone on the Flatiron Building is set on the Fifth Avenue facade.
  • Exceptional service is the cornerstone of the hospitality industry.
  • That is the cornerstone of any meaningful debate about budgets and projects, regulations and policies.

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Questions about cornerstone in Kannada

What is the meaning of cornerstone in Kannada?
Cornerstone in Kannada is ಅಡಿಗಲ್ಲು (aḍigallu).
cornerstone ಪದದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಅರ್ಥ ಏನು?
Cornerstone: ಅಡಿಗಲ್ಲು (aḍigallu).
What does cornerstone mean in English?
Cornerstone means a stone forming the base at the corner of a building.

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