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Salient
ˈseɪliənt
Salient definitions
adjective
salient
- most noticeable or important
"it succinctly covered all the salient points of the case"
important main principal major chief primary notable noteworthy outstanding arresting conspicuous striking noticeable obvious remarkable signal prominent pronounced predominant dominant key crucial vital essential basic staple critical pivotal prime central focal paramount- prominent; conspicuous
"the salient object in my view"
- (of an angle) pointing outwards
- (of an animal) standing on its hind legs with the forepaws raised, as if leaping
noun
salient
salients
- a piece of land or section of fortification that juts out to form an angle
- an outward bulge in a line of military attack or defence
"this decisive battle broke the Germans' ability to attack any further into the Kursk salient"