WEBadjective. formal us / ˈseɪ.li.ənt / uk / ˈseɪ.li.ənt / Add to word list Add to word list. The salient facts about something or qualities of something are the most important things …
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Salient - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
WEBDefinitions of salient. adjective. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention. “ salient traits” synonyms: outstanding, prominent, spectacular, striking. conspicuous. obvious to the eye or mind. adjective. (of angles) pointing outward at an angle of less than 180 degrees. see more. adjective.
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Salient - definition of salient by The Free Dictionary
WEB1. Noteworthy; important: the salient points of the argument. 2. Prominent; conspicuous. See Synonyms at noticeable. 3. Projecting or jutting beyond a line or surface; protruding: the salient angles of the polygon. 4. Springing; jumping: salient tree toads.
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SALIENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
WEB5 days ago · adjective. 1. prominent, conspicuous, or striking. a salient feature. 2. (esp in fortifications) projecting outwards at an angle of less than 180°. Compare re-entrant (sense 1) 3. geometry. (of an angle) pointing outwards from a polygon and hence less than 180°.
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SALIENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
WEBnoun [ U ] formal us / ˈseɪ.li.əns / uk / ˈseɪ.li.əns / Add to word list. the fact of being important to or connected with what is happening or being discussed: The salience of these facts …
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WEBDefinition of salient adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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salient, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary
WEBWhat does the word salient mean? There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word salient. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. salient has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.