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- Dictionarysalient/ˈseɪlɪənt/
adjective
- 1. most noticeable or important: "it succinctly covered all the salient points of the case"
- 2. (of an angle) pointing outwards.
noun
- 1. a piece of land or section of fortification that juts out to form an angle.
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SALIENT definition: 1. The salient facts about something or qualities of something are the most important things about…. Learn more.
1. : moving by leaps or springs : jumping. 2. : jetting upward. a salient fountain. 3. a. : projecting beyond a line, surface, or level. b. : standing out conspicuously : prominent. especially : of notable significance. similar to … Prohibition, but there are a couple of salient differences Tony Gibbs. saliently adverb. 2 of 2. noun.
adjective. formal us / ˈseɪ.li.ənt / uk / ˈseɪ.li.ənt /. Add to word list. The salient facts about something or qualities of something are the most important things about them: She began to summarize the salient features / points of the proposal.
adjective. prominent or conspicuous: salient traits. Synonyms: remarkable, striking, important. Antonyms: unimportant, inconspicuous. projecting or pointing outward: a salient angle. leaping or jumping: a salient animal. Heraldry. (of a beast) represented as leaping: a lion salient. noun.
Definitions 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 see less. adjective.
6 meanings: 1. prominent, conspicuous, or striking 2. (esp in fortifications) projecting outwards at an angle of less than 180°.... Click for more definitions.
1. 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. n. 1. A military position that projects into the position of the enemy. 2.