salient — most noticeable or important; prominent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: most noticeable or important; prominent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪliənt/
Example Sentences
- The most salient fact about my diet is that I consider pizza a vegetable.
- The salient points of the presentation were summarized in the conclusion.
- Her salient talent for remembering names made her popular at networking events.
salient
ADJECTIVE[/ˈseɪliənt/]
most noticeable or important; prominent
The most prominent and important point
Among ancient treasures, the patient find becomes salient!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'saliens', the present participle of 'salire' meaning 'to leap' or 'to jump'. The word evolved to mean 'standing out' or 'prominent' from the image of something that leaps forward or stands out visibly.
Breakdown
sal- (leap, jump from Latin salire) + -ient (present participle suffix) = salient (leaping out, prominent)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The most salient fact about my diet is that I consider pizza a vegetable.”
“The salient points of the presentation were summarized in the conclusion.”
“Her salient talent for remembering names made her popular at networking events.”
“The salient difference between my cooking and a restaurant's is about $50 per meal.”
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