capstone
Translation
capstone, coping stone, crowning achievement
Examples
He placed the capstone on the wall.
He placed the capstone on the wall.
This project is the capstone of my career.
This project is the capstone of my career.
She is finishing her capstone course this semester.
She is finishing her capstone course this semester.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the crowning achievement of (sth.) This discovery was the capstone of his research.
a capstone ((project/course)) a final, culminating project/course All seniors must complete a capstone project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pinnacle, culmination, apex, crowning achievement
Etymology
From 'cap' (head, top) + 'stone'. Literally, the stone at the top.
Memory Tips
Imagine a stone 'cap' that finishes a building, representing the final, crowning achievement.