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Definitions of key-word word

noun key-word a word that serves as a key, as to the meaning of another word, a sentence, passage, or the like. 1
noun key-word a word used to encipher or decipher a cryptogram, as a pattern for a transposition procedure or the basis for a complex substitution. 1
noun key-word Also called catchword. Library Science. a significant or memorable word or term in the title, abstract, or text of a document or other item being indexed, used as the index entry. 1
noun key-word Digital Technology. a word used to classify or organize digital content, or to facilitate an online search for information: Search the database for the keyword “Ireland.”. 1
noun key-word Alternative form of keyword. 0

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; key1 + word

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.