Capstone — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkap-ˌstōn/ cap·stone

Meaning & Definition of Capstone

Capstone (noun)

  1. a coping stone, coping
  2. the high point, crowning achievement

Capstone (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the highest part or point

    "her election as the state's first woman governor was a capstone of a long political career"

    similar: acme, apex, apogee, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    related: bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot
    opposite: bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    near: abyss, base, foot, minimum

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Capstone

The most common words with a similar meaning to Capstone:

acme, apex, apogee, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Capstone

Words with the opposite meaning of Capstone:

bottom, nadir, rock bottom

Related Words for Capstone

bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot

Near Antonyms of Capstone

abyss, base, foot, minimum

Origin & Etymology of Capstone

cap:1

First known use: 1665

Frequently Asked Questions about Capstone

What does "Capstone" mean?

"Capstone" means a coping stone, coping. As a noun, it is defined as: a coping stone, coping.

What is another word for "Capstone"?

Other words for "Capstone" include acme, apex, apogee, climax, crescendo, crest, crown and culmination. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Capstone" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Capstone"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Capstone". Common alternatives include acme, apex, apogee, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head and height.

What is the opposite of "Capstone"?

Antonyms of "Capstone" include bottom, nadir and rock bottom. Near antonyms include abyss, base, foot and minimum.

How do you use "Capstone" in a sentence?

Examples of "Capstone" in a sentence: "her election as the state's first woman governor was a capstone of a long political career".

Is "Capstone" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Capstone" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Capstone"?

"Capstone" is pronounced /ˈkap-ˌstōn/ and divided into syllables as cap·stone.

What is the origin of the word "Capstone"?

"Capstone" comes from cap:1. First known use: 1665.