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1keynote
noun key·note \ˈkē-ˌnōt\
: the most important idea or part of something
Full Definition of KEYNOTE
1
: the first and harmonically fundamental tone of a scale
2
: the fundamental or central fact, idea, or mood <sadness is the keynote of this little collection — Books Abroad>
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First Known Use of KEYNOTE
1776
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- Synonyms
- bottom line, bull's-eye, centerpiece, core, essence, gist, heart, kernel, crux, meat, meat and potatoes, net, nub, nubbin, nucleus, pith, pivot, point, root, sum
Rhymes with KEYNOTE
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2keynote
verb
Definition of KEYNOTE
transitive verb
1
: to set the keynote of
2
: to deliver the keynote address at
— key·not·er noun
First Known Use of KEYNOTE
1914
KEYNOTE Defined for Kids
keynote
noun key·note \ˈkē-ˌnōt\
Definition of KEYNOTE for Kids
1
: the first tone of a scale fundamental to harmony
2
: the fundamental fact, idea, or mood
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