noun
salience
Salience (noun) means the state of standing out or being noticeable.
noun
1
The state of standing out or being noticeable.
2
Something that stands out and catches the attention.
3
How important something is judged to be in a particular situation.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin saliēns, salientis (the source of -ence), from saliō.
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What is the meaning of salience?
"salience" (noun) means the state of standing out or being noticeable.
What is another word for salience?
Other words for "salience" include strikingness, saliency.
What are the different meanings of salience?
"salience" has 3 main meanings: 1. The state of standing out or being noticeable; 2. Something that stands out and catches the attention; 3. How important something is judged to be in a particular situation.
