noun
salience
Salience (noun) means the condition of being salient.
noun
1
The condition of being salient.
2
A highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed.
3
Relative importance based on context.
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Etymology
From Latin saliēns, salientis (whence -ence), from saliō.
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What is the meaning of salience?
"salience" (noun) means the condition of being salient.
What are the different meanings of salience?
"salience" has 3 main meanings: 1. The condition of being salient; 2. A highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed; 3. Relative importance based on context.