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keynote

key·note [ k nt ]


noun  (plural key·notes)
Definition:
 
1. main theme: the central or most important point or theme of something

2. music 
Same as  tonicn (sense 5)




adjective 
Definition:
 
most important: containing or outlining the most important themes or policies



verb  (past and past participle key·not·ed, present participle key·not·ing, 3rd person present singular key·notes)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb deliver keynote speech: to deliver the most important speech at a convention or meeting

2. transitive verb note important points: to outline an important policy in a speech or report

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