Keynote definition
To give or set the keynote of.
verb
The tonic of a musical key.
noun
A prime underlying element or theme.
noun
(informal) To give a keynote address at.
Keynoted the press luncheon.
verb
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The basic idea or ruling principle, as of a speech or policy.
noun
To give the keynote of.
verb
To deliver the keynote address at.
verb
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A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
keynote
Plural:
keynotes