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Meaning of salient

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

salient

Pronunciation:/ˈseɪ.li.ənt//ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

noun

Definitions

  1. An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.

    Example: The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well.

    Synonyms:pertinentrelevant

  2. Prominent; conspicuous.

    Antonyms:obscuretrivial

  3. (usually of a quadruped) Depicted in a leaping posture.

    Example: a lion salient

  4. Projecting outwards, pointing outwards.

    Example: a salient angle

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/salient

Related words

conspicuousoutstandingobviousspectacularprominentinclinedstrikingnotable