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What does the word salient mean? There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word salient. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. salient has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. heraldry (mid 1500s) animals (mid 1600s) fortification (late 1600s) anatomy (late 1700s) physiology (late 1700s ...
salient. 1. prominent, conspicuous, or striking: a salient feature. 2. (Fortifications) (esp in fortifications) projecting outwards at an angle of less than 180°. Compare re-entrant 1. 3. (Mathematics) geometry (of an angle) pointing outwards from a polygon and hence less than 180°. Compare re-entrant 2.
Definition of salient adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SALIENCE meaning: 1. the fact of being important to or connected with what is happening or being discussed: 2. the…. Learn more.
Definition of salient adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of salient adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for SALIENT: outstanding, important, major, distinguished, prominent, bold, noticeable, striking; Antonyms of SALIENT: unimportant, insignificant, hidden ...
