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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

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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