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View usage for: (kiːnoʊt) Word forms: plural keynotescountable noun [usually singular, oft NOUN noun]The keynote of a policy, speech, or idea is the main theme of it or the part of it that is emphasized the most. He would be setting out his plans for the party in a keynote speech. Responsibility and moderation were to be the keynotes of their foreign policy. [Also + of]Synonyms: heart, centre, theme, core More Synonyms of keynote keynote in British English (ˈkiːˌnəʊt) noun1. a. a central or determining principle in a speech, literary work, etc b. (as modifier) a keynote speech 2. the note upon which a scale or key is based; tonic verb (transitive)3. to deliver a keynote address to (a political convention, etc) 4. to outline (political issues, policy, etc) in or as in a keynote address keynote in American English (ˈkiˌnoʊt) noun1. the lowest, basic note or tone of a musical scale, or key; tonic 2. the basic idea or ruling principle, as of a speech, policy, etc. verb transitiveWord forms: ˈkeyˌnoted or ˈkeyˌnoting US3. to give the keynote of 4. to deliver the keynote address at Derived forms keynoter (ˈkeyˌnoter) US noun Examples of 'keynote' in a sentencekeynote In other languageskeynote British English: keynote NOUN The keynote of a policy, speech, or idea is the main theme of it. He would be setting out his plans for the party in a keynote speech. - American English: keynote
- Brazilian Portuguese: tônica
- Chinese: 主题
- European Spanish: tónica
- French: idée forte
- German: Leitgedanke
- Italian: nota dominante
- Japanese: 基調
- Korean: > 요지연설 등의
- European Portuguese: tónica
- Latin American Spanish: tónica
Definition a central or dominant idea in a speech or literary work the keynotes of their foreign policy Additional synonymsDefinition the middle point or part of something A large wooden table dominates the centre of the room. Synonyms middle, heart, focus, mid (archaic), core, nucleus, hub, pivot, kernel, crux, bull's-eye, midpoint, centR Definition the central or essential part of something He has the ability to get straight to the core of a problem. Synonyms heart, essence, nucleus, kernel, crux, gist, nub, pithDefinition the most important and distinctive feature of something, which determines its identity Some claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through its language. Synonyms fundamental nature, nature, being, life, meaning, heart, spirit, principle, soul, core, substance, significance, entity, bottom line, essential part, kernel, crux, lifeblood, pith, quintessence, basic characteristic, quiddity - key
- key in
- keyed up
- keynote
- keystone
- kia ora
- kick
Additional synonymsDefinition the main point or meaning of something He related the gist of his conversation to us. Synonyms essence, meaning, point, idea, sense, import, core, substance, drift, significance, marrow, nub, pith, quintessenceDefinition the central or essential part of something the kernel of his message Synonyms essence, core, substance, gist, grain, marrow, germ, nub, pith, seedthe very marrow of his being Synonyms core, heart, spirit, quick, soul, cream, substance, essence, kernel, gist, pith, quintessenceDefinition the essential part Synonyms essence, point, heart, meat, core, marrow, kernel, crux, gist, heart of the matter, nub, quintessence, salient point, the long and the short of it Definition the essential meaning of a speech, thought, or written article The substance of his discussions doesn't really matter. Synonyms meaning, main point, gist, matter, subject, theme, import, significance, essence, pith, burden, sum and substance, gravamen Definition the main idea or topic in a discussion or lecture The novel's central theme is obsession. Synonyms subject, idea, topic, matter, argument, text, burden, essence, thesis, subject matter, keynote, gist, through-line (Australian, US, Canadian) |