salient
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Adj — Most noticeable or important; standing out as especially relevant.
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Etymology
From Latin saliens, "leaping," from saliō, "to leap." The military and geographic sense of "jutting out" and the meaning "notable" both trace back to this image of something springing forward or standing out.
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What does “salient” mean?
The word “salient” means most noticeable or important; standing out as especially relevant. In plain terms, standing out as important or obvious, or (in military/geographic use) a section that juts outward.
How do you pronounce “salient”?
“Salient” is pronounced SAY-lee-uhnt (/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “salient” in a sentence?
Here is “salient” used in a sentence: “Let's focus on the salient points of the report.”
What part of speech is “salient”?
Depending on how it is used, “salient” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “salient” come from?
The word “salient” comes from Latin. From Latin saliens, "leaping," from saliō, "to leap." The military and geographic sense of "jutting out" and the meaning "notable" both trace back to this image of something springing forward or standing out.
Is “salient” a common word?
“Salient” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “salient” have?
“Salient” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: most noticeable or important; standing out as especially relevant.