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    salient
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSALIENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SALIENT definition: 1. The salient facts about something or qualities of something are the most important things about…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › salientSalient Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySALIENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    SALIENT meaning: 1. The salient facts about something or qualities of something are the most important things about…. Learn more.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › salientSalient - definition of salient by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSALIENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    6 meanings: 1. prominent, conspicuous, or striking 2. (esp in fortifications) projecting outwards at an angle of less than 180°.... Click for more definitions.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › salientSALIENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › salientSalient - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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. adjective.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsalient adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of salient adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSALIENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    SALIENT definition: The salient facts about something or qualities of something are the most important things about…. Learn more.

  11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › salientSALIENT Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

    Synonyms for SALIENT: outstanding, important, major, distinguished, prominent, bold, noticeable, striking; Antonyms of SALIENT: unimportant, insignificant, hidden, subtle, undistinguished, concealed, obscure, shrouded