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salient

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈseɪliənt/

salient means: Easy to notice or especially important.

adjective

NOTICEABLE OR IMPORTANTC1

Easy to notice or especially important.

  • She listed the salient features of the plan.
  • One salient difference is the price.
  • The report highlights several salient facts.

Similar words: notable, prominent, important

Opposites: inconspicuous

Common phrases: salient feature, salient point, salient detail, salient issue

POINTING OUTWARDC2

Sticking out or pointing away from the surrounding surface.

  • The wall forms a salient angle.
  • A salient corner projected beyond the main building.
  • The survey marked each salient edge of the rock.

Similar words: projecting, protruding

Opposites: reentrant

Common phrases: salient angle, salient corner

Questions about salient

What does salient mean?

Easy to notice or especially important.

What is salient in other languages?

Türkçe: dikkat çekici · Español: destacado · Français: saillant · Deutsch: auffällig · Italiano: saliente · 日本語: 目立つ

How do you pronounce salient?

It is pronounced /ˈseɪliənt/.

How do you use salient in a sentence?

She listed the salient features of the plan. One salient difference is the price.

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