keynote address — The main speech at a conference or event that sets the central theme
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The main speech at a conference or event that sets the central theme
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkiːnoʊt əˈdres/
Example Sentences
- The tech billionaire's keynote address was so boring that even his own phone fell asleep.
- She prepared for months to deliver the keynote address at the medical conference.
- The keynote address about sustainable energy lasted so long that they had to install solar panels just to power the microphone.
keynote address
NOUN[/ˈkiːnoʊt əˈdres/]
The main speech at a conference or event that sets the central theme
The founder delivered a powerful keynote address that set the tone for the entire conference.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Keynote derives from music terminology, where it originally referred to the tonic or fundamental note of a scale, later extending metaphorically to mean 'central or dominant theme'. Address comes from Latin dirigere (to direct or guide), evolving through Old French to denote a formal speech or presentation directed toward an audience.
Breakdown
Keynote: key (primary) + note (musical tone); Address: ad- (toward) + dirigere (direct), forming the sense of discourse directed at listeners.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The tech billionaire's keynote address was so boring that even his own phone fell asleep.”
“She prepared for months to deliver the keynote address at the medical conference.”
“The keynote address about sustainable energy lasted so long that they had to install solar panels just to power the microphone.”
“The university invited a Nobel laureate to give the keynote address at graduation.”
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