ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Keynote

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈkiːˌnoʊt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Keynote is a noun meaning A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.

Meaning

A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.

More Meanings

  1. The main theme of a speech, a written work, or a conference.
  2. (music) The note on which a musical key is based; the tonic.
  3. (transitive) To deliver a speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering.

Word Forms

Synonyms for keynote

Depending on context, synonyms include tonic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tonic, tenor, tone, leitmotif, presenter, speaker.

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