keyword

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any word used as the key to a code.
  • (information science) Any word used in a reference work to link to other words or other information.
  • (programming) A reserved word used to identify a specific command, function etc.
  • (linguistics) Any word that occurs in a text more often than normal.

Etymology

Compound from English key (cay) + English word.

Origin

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