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keystone

key·stone

keystone

 
pronunciation:
ki ston
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the central stone at the top of an arch.
definition 2: something upon which other things depend; necessary and very important part.
His sense of humor was the keystone of his success as an author.
similar words:
fundamental
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