Touchstone word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "touchstone" word

[noun] a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"

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\Touch"stone`\, n. 1. (Min.) Lydian stone; basanite; -- so called because used to test the purity of gold and silver by the streak which is left upon the stone when it is rubbed by the metal. See {Basanite}. 2. Fig.: Any test or criterion by which the qualities of a thing are tried. --Hooker. The foregoing doctrine affords us also a touchstone for the trial of spirits. --South. {Irish touchstone} (Min.), basalt, the stone which composes the Giant's Causeway.

Synonyms for touchstone

criterion, measure, standard

The fun area, different aproach to word »touchstone«

Let's analyse "touchstone" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Two syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ENOTSHCUOT. Average typing speed for these characters is 2635 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: - --- ..- -.-. .... ... - --- -. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: touchstone: 6 + 3 + 6 + 5 = 20, reduced: 2 . and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: touchstone: 2 + 6 + 3 + 3 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 5 = 41, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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