keynote
//ˈkiːˌnoʊt//
Noun
keynoteSingular
keynotesPlural
1
The central or most important theme, idea, or topic of a speech, conference, or event.
Innovation was the keynote of the conference.
2
The fundamental note of a musical scale on which a key is based.
The keynote of C major is the note C.
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Verb
keynoteInfinitive
keynotePresent tense
keynotedPast tense
keynotedPast participle
keynotingPresent participle
keynotesThird-person singular
1
To deliver the main speech at a conference or event.
She will keynote the technology conference next month.
2
To set the central theme or tone of something.
Her opening remarks keynoted the entire conference.
Synonym
Adjective
keynoteCanonical form
1
Relating to or denoting the main speech or speaker at a conference or event.
The keynote speaker at the conference was a famous scientist.