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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

    The meaning of SALIENT is moving by leaps or springs : jumping. How to use salient in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Salient.

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

    salient. /ˈseɪliɪnt/ /ˈseɪliɛnt/ IPA guide. Other forms: salients; saliently. If something stands out in a very obvious way, it can be called salient. It's time to find new friends if the differences between you and your current friends are becoming more and more salient.

  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.yourdictionary.com › salientSalient Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Salient Definition. sālē-ənt, sālyənt. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Noun. Filter. adjective. Leaping, jumping, or capering. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Gushing or jetting forth. Webster's New World. Standing out from the rest; noticeable; conspicuous; prominent. Webster's New World.

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    Salient definition: prominent or conspicuous. See examples of SALIENT used in a sentence.

  9. 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.

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

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

  11. 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.