keynoted
ˈkiːnoʊtɪd
Definition

Definition of keynoted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

importanceRarehighlighted as the main pointRare
  • The keynoted speech drew everyone's attention.
  • The keynoted topic was innovation in technology.
  • Her keynoted argument was the highlight of the debate.
emphasized highlighted
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Origin of keynoted

English, key (main) + note (musical tone)

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  1. French:souligné, ...
  2. German:zentral, ...
  3. Italian:principale, ...
  4. Spanish:destacado, ...
  5. Portuguese:principal, ...
  6. Chinese:主要的, ...
  7. Japanese:主要な, ...
  8. Arabic:رئيسي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֻדְגָּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:основной, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ключовий, ...
  12. Hindi:मुख्य, ...
keynote
ˈkiːnoʊt

Definition of keynote - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
communicationcentral theme or idea of a speech or text
  • The keynote of his speech was sustainability..
essence focus theme
2.
conferencespeech setting the main theme of a conference
  • The CEO delivered the keynote at the annual meeting.
address plenary
3.
music noteTECH.note on which a musical key is basedTECH.
  • The symphony started on the keynote of C major.
root tonic

Verb

intr.
speakdeliver the main speech at a conference or event
  • She will keynote the industry conference tomorrow.
address headline open
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person delivering the main speech at an event
The keynote speaker captivated the audience with her insights.
important speech at the start of an event
The CEO gave the keynote address at the conference.
main speech at an event introducing its main theme
The keynote speech set the tone for the conference.

Origin of keynote

Old English, cȳn (family) + not (mark)

Examples of keynote in a sentence

  • Innovation was the keynote of the conference.
  • Her keynote addressed the future of technology.
  • The keynote focused on climate change issues.
  • The piece resolved on the keynote of G.
  • Musicians tuned their instruments to the keynote.
  • She will keynote the fundraising gala next week.

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  1. French:idée maîtresse, prononcer le discours principal, ...
  2. German:zentrales Thema, die Hauptrede halten, ...
  3. Italian:nota dominante, tenere il discorso principale, ...
  4. Spanish:tema central, dar el discurso principal, ...
  5. Portuguese:ponto principal, fazer o discurso principal, ...
  6. Chinese:主旨, 发表主旨演讲, ...
  7. Japanese:基調テーマ, 基調講演をする, ...
  8. Arabic:فِكْرَة رَئِيسِيَّة, أَلْقَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:רַעְיוֹן מֶרְכָּזִי, לָשֵׂאת אֶת הַנְּאוּם הַמֶּרְכָּזִי, ...
  10. Russian:основная тема, выступить с основной речью, ...
  11. Ukrainian:основна тема, виголосити головну промову, ...
  12. Hindi:मुख्य विषय, मुख्य भाषण देना, ...
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