Definition of Salient
Salient
sal·i·ent
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Most noticeable or important feature or aspect.
e.g. The salient point of the proposal was its potential for cost savings.
(adjective)
pointing or projecting/extending outwards or upwards;
e.g. I tripped over a salient root in the ground. The lake had a salient fountain at its center.
(adjective)
jumping or leaping, or standing on its hind legs as if performing such an action, used to describe an animal's posture;
e.g. The painting showed a salient horse leaping over a fence.
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