salient Antonyms

Meaning of salient

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salient (n)

(military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy

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salient (s)

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

represented as leaping (rampant but leaning forward)

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salient (a)

(of angles) pointing outward at an angle of less than 180 degrees

Webster

salient (v. i.)

Moving by leaps or springs; leaping; bounding; jumping.

Shooting out or up; springing; projecting.

Hence, figuratively, forcing itself on the attention; prominent; conspicuous; noticeable.

Projecting outwardly; as, a salient angle; -- opposed to reentering. See Illust. of Bastion.

Represented in a leaping position; as, a lion salient.

Webster

salient (a.)

A salient angle or part; a projection.

salient Sentence Examples

  1. The salient features of the building's design immediately caught the eye.
  2. The most salient aspect of the report was its insightful analysis of the data.
  3. The salient point of the discussion was the need to address the elephant in the room.
  4. The salient characteristics of the animal kingdom became evident upon closer observation.
  5. The salient issue in the negotiations was the distribution of resources.
  6. The salient features of the landscape were its rolling hills and lush vegetation.
  7. The speaker's salient use of rhetorical devices captivated the audience.
  8. The most salient detail of the painting was the artist's masterful brushwork.
  9. The salient factor in the company's success was its unwavering commitment to innovation.
  10. The salient aspect of the ancient artifact was its intricate carvings depicting scenes from long ago.

FAQs About the word salient

(military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy, having a quality that thrusts itself into attention, (of angles) pointing outward

major,outstanding, distinguished, important, noticeable, marked, significant, striking, discernable, impressive

subtle, insignificant, unimportant, hidden, subtle, hidden, insignificant,unimportant, undistinguished, undistinguished

The salient features of the building's design immediately caught the eye.

The most salient aspect of the report was its insightful analysis of the data.

The salient point of the discussion was the need to address the elephant in the room.

The salient characteristics of the animal kingdom became evident upon closer observation.