Definition:
A keystone is the defining stone at the top of an arch, locking the entire form into place. Without it, the surrounding pieces would slip apart under their own weight. The word has grown to mean anything essential—an idea, object, or person that stabilizes a larger whole. Its presence may be humble, yet its removal is felt immediately. The term symbolizes balance, strength, and the unseen support that keeps things standing.
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