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salient

The correct spelling is salient.

How to pronounce salient

/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/
noun

IPA: /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

Say it like: Sal-een-t

The correct spelling is salient. An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense. For example: "The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well."

Usage Examples

The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well.

a lion salient

a salient angle

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.

adjective

  1. 1.Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
  2. 2.Prominent; conspicuous.
  3. 3.(usually of a quadruped) Depicted in a leaping posture.
  4. 4.Projecting outwards, pointing outwards.
  5. 5.Moving by leaps or springs; jumping.

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