Capstones — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkap-ˌstōn/ cap·stone

Meaning & Definition of Capstones

Capstones (noun)

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

Capstones (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: acmes, apexes, apogees, climaxes, crescendos, crests, crowns, culminations, heads, heights, high noons, high-water marks, meridians, ne plus ultras, noons, noontimes, peaks, pinnacles, summits, sums, tip-tops, tops, zeniths
    related: blooms, blossoms, flood tides, flowers, glories, heydays, primes, caps, ceilings, roofs, extremes, extremities, tips, vertices, highlights, highs, highspots
    opposite: bottoms, nadirs, rock bottoms
    near: abysses, bases, feet, minima

Related Entry: Capstone (noun)

Capstone is a different word from Capstones. The synonyms below are for capstone, not for capstones.

  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 Capstones

The most common words with a similar meaning to Capstones:

acmes, apexes, apogees, climaxes, crescendos, crests, crowns, culminations, heads, heights, high noons, high-water marks, meridians, ne plus ultras, noons, noontimes, peaks, pinnacles, summits, sums, tip-tops, tops, zeniths

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Capstones

Words with the opposite meaning of Capstones:

bottoms, nadirs, rock bottoms

Related Words for Capstones

blooms, blossoms, flood tides, flowers, glories, heydays, primes, caps, ceilings, roofs, extremes, extremities, tips, vertices, highlights, highs, highspots

Near Antonyms of Capstones

abysses, bases, feet, minima

Origin & Etymology of Capstones

cap:1

First known use: 1665

Frequently Asked Questions about Capstones

What does "Capstones" mean?

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

What is another word for "Capstones"?

Other words for "Capstones" include acmes, apexes, apogees, climaxes, crescendos, crests, crowns and culminations. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Capstones" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Capstones"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Capstones". Common alternatives include acmes, apexes, apogees, climaxes, crescendos, crests, crowns, culminations, heads and heights.

What is the opposite of "Capstones"?

Antonyms of "Capstones" include bottoms, nadirs and rock bottoms. Near antonyms include abysses, bases, feet and minima.

How do you use "Capstones" in a sentence?

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

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

"Capstones" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Capstones"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Capstones"?

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