Key and Trace

Key

Key noun - An explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart.

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Trace and key are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trace" instead a noun "Key".

Nearby Words: keyed, keyboard, keying

Trace noun - A mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it.

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Key and trace are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Key" instead a noun "Trace".

Nearby Words: track, traced, tracing, traceable, tracking

physical	physical key	physical trace
particular	particular key	particular trace
original	original key	original trace
single	single key	single trace
Other adjectives: small, real, large, unique, possible, final, last, genetic.

At one of its key moments the Ottomans were, in 1453, able to take Constantinople which was the last trace of The Roman Empire.

Source: Useful Notes / Turks with Troops
He claims that the key to their strong friendship is due to having removed any possible trace of sexual tension by hooking up during basic training.

Source: Series / Bluestone 42

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