Definition for Touchstone:

• 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.

Synonyms for Touchstone:

• n.

  •
  • gauge,
  • yardstick.
  •gauge (noun)
  • guideline.
  •guide (noun)
  • barometer,
  • example,
  • check,
  • Basanite,
  • precedent,
  • Lydian stone.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • benchmark.
  •
  • mark.
  •Other relevant words:
  • discrimination,
  • proof,
  • sample,
  • banner,
  • guide,
  • stage,
  • bar,
  • ordeal,
  • first draft,
  • probation,
  • verification,
  • ring,
  • meter,
  • amount,
  • scale of measurement,
  • essay,
  • step,
  • scale,
  • account,
  • precept,
  • basis,
  • acid test,
  • animadversion,
  • measurement,
  • quantity,
  • pace,
  • testa,
  • determination,
  • litmus paper,
  • measuring rod,
  • distinction,
  • barricade,
  • principle,
  • measuring,
  • stride,
  • judgment,
  • mensuration,
  • value,
  • reading,
  • rough draft,
  • quantum,
  • try,
  • cadence,
  • demonstration,
  • sounding out,
  • crucible,
  • lineament,
  • rough sketch,
  • assay,
  • readout,
  • test case,
  • grade,
  • beat,
  • paragon,
  • pix,
  • normative,
  • type,
  • bill,
  • law,
  • Kiteflying,
  • beau,
  • little,
  • touch,
  • Turmeric paper,
  • degree,
  • feeling out,
  • pattern,
  • ban,
  • requirement,
  • graduated table,
  • archetype,
  • ideal,
  • trial,
  • parameter,
  • crucial test,
  • prescriptive,
  • gage,
  • rule,
  • reagent,
  • litmus test,
  • suggestion,
  • Criteria,
  • ordered series.

Paraphrases for Touchstone:

• Independent

  • Noun, singular or mass
    criterion, keystone, backbone, centrepiece, milestone, benchmark, bedrock.

• Other Related

  • Noun, singular or mass
    cornerstone, test, yardstick, touch.

Antonyms for Touchstone:

• n.

  • Other antonyms:
    abnormality, deviation, aberration.