Definition Synonyms
Definition of salient - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
importancestanding out as important or noticeable
- The salient features of the plan were highlighted.
2.
visibilityprominent or easily seen
- The salient tower could be seen from miles away.
Noun
1.
militaryTECH. outwardly projecting part of a fortificationTECH.
- The soldiers defended the salient against enemy attacks.
2.
geographyTECH. protrusion of administrative borders into another entityTECH.
- The salient created a unique geopolitical challenge.
Images of salient
outwardly projecting part of a fortification 
protrusion of administrative borders into another entity
Expressions with salient
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most noticeable or important characteristic of something
The salient feature of the building is its glass roof.
important detail in a discussion or argument
The salient point of the debate was the budget issue.
angle pointing outward in a geometric figure
The salient angle of the polygon was clearly visible..
Origin of salient
Latin, salire (to leap)
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architecture
fortification with two parapets at a salient angle
Examples of salient in a sentence
The salient points of the argument were clear. Her salient features made her stand out in the crowd. The salient points of the argument were highlighted in red. The salient was heavily fortified. They planned an attack on the salient. The salient was a point of contention in the treaty.
This salient affects the region's trade routes.
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- French:saillant, avancée, ...
- German:hervorstechend, Vorsprung, ...
- Italian:saliente, imponente, ...
- Spanish:saliente, visible, ...
- Portuguese:saliente, baluarte, ...
- Chinese:显著的, 突出部, ...
- Japanese:顕著な, 突出部, ...
- Arabic:بَارِز, جَيْب, ...
- Hebrew:בּוֹלֵט, מִבְלָט, ...
- Russian:заметный, выступ, ...
- Ukrainian:помітний, виступ, ...
- Hindi:प्रमुख, सैलियंट, ...
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