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keynote

/ˈkiːnəʊt/

/ˈkiːnoʊt/

keynotenoun

keynotes

/ˈkiːnəʊt/

/ˈkiːnoʊt/

Translations

основная тема

The keynote of the conference was innovation in technology.

Основной темой конференции была инновация в технологиях.

тон

The keynote of his speech was optimistic.

Тон его речи был оптимистичным.

Additional translations

основная идея

основной принцип

Definitions

A central theme or idea that sets the tone for a speech, conference, or event.

The keynote of the conference was innovation in technology.

A speech or address that presents the main issues of interest to an audience and often sets the underlying tone and summarizes the core message of an event.

The CEO delivered the keynote at the annual business summit.

The note or tone on which a musical key is based; the tonic.

The symphony began with a powerful keynote that resonated throughout the hall.

Synonyms

central theme

main point

essence

focus

core idea

primary message

keynoteadjective

/ˈkiːnəʊt/

/ˈkinoʊt/

Used almost exclusively attributively (e.g., in ‘keynote address’, ‘keynote speaker’) and generally not gradable.

Definitions

Serving to establish or reflect the prevailing tone or central theme; principal or leading (used attributively).

The conference opened with a keynote address by the minister.

Synonyms

keynoteverb

keynoted

Past Simple

keynoted

Past Participle

keynoting

Gerund

/ˈkiːnəʊt/

/ˈkinoʊt/

Translations

выступать с программной речью

She will keynote the conference tomorrow.

Она будет выступать с программной речью на конференции завтра.

Additional translations

задавать тон

Definitions

To deliver the main speech at a conference or event.

She was invited to keynote the annual tech conference.

To give emphasis or prominence to; to establish the underlying theme of something.

His opening remarks keynoted the seminar’s focus on sustainability.

Synonyms

set the tone