capstone Meaning & Definition
What Does Capstone Mean?
Capstone is a noun that means Any of the stones making up the top layer of a wall; a coping stone. It can also mean A crowning achievement, culmination or finishing touch. As a verb, it means To complete as a crowning achievement; to top off.
Capstone: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkapˌstəʊn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | stretcher, coping stone and capestane |
| Plural | capstones |
| Verb forms | capstones, capstoning, capstoned |
Capstone Definition (Noun)
- Any of the stones making up the top layer of a wall; a coping stone.
- A crowning achievement, culmination or finishing touch.
Capstone as a Verb
- To complete as a crowning achievement; to top off.
- To train in the Capstone Military Leadership Program.
Synonyms of Capstone
Capstone synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Capstone
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Capstone in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
capstone (plural capstones)
capstone (third-person singular simple present capstones, present participle capstoning, simple past and past participle capstoned)
Words That Rhyme With Capstone
Origin of Capstone
From Middle English cappeston, capston; equivalent to cap + stone.
How to Pronounce Capstone
You say capstone as //ˈkapˌstəʊn//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Capstone
Is capstone a noun or a verb?
Capstone is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for capstone?
You can replace capstone with words such as stretcher, coping stone and capestane. See the full list of capstone synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of capstone?
The plural of capstone is capstones.
What is the past tense of capstone?
The past tense of capstone is capstoned. The present participle is capstoning.