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Meaning of
salient
in English
salient
us
/ˈseɪl.ənt/
uk
/ˈsæl.iənt/
#uncommon
Plural
salients
Definitions
Adjective
notable
and
relevant
;
catching
attention
The
salient
feature
of
the
new
policy
is
its
emphasis
on
sustainability
.
standing
out
;
easily
seen
The
bright
colors
of
the
billboard
made
it
a
salient
landmark
in
the
city
.
projecting
outward
;
protruding
The
salient
rocks
on
the
coastline
made
it
difficult
for
ships
to
navigate
.
leaping
or
jumping
(
in
heraldry
)
The
salient
figure
on
the
coat
of
arms
represented
a
jumping
lion
.
Noun
a
protruding
part
of
a
defensive
structure
The
castle's
salient
was
a
strong
defensive
point
against
invaders
.
