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Uncommonsalient
The correct spelling is salient.
How to pronounce salient
/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/
nounIPA: /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.An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.
adjective
- 1.Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
- 2.Prominent; conspicuous.
- 3.(usually of a quadruped) Depicted in a leaping posture.
- 4.Projecting outwards, pointing outwards.
- 5.Moving by leaps or springs; jumping.
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