salient Add to list Share. If something stands out in a very obvious way, it can be called salient. ... A salient angle juts outward rather than inward. Figuratively, it means noticeable or prominent. When giving an argument, make your most salient points at the beginning or the end.
What is a salient meaning?
1 : moving by leaps or springs : jumping. 2 : jetting upward a salient fountain. 3a : projecting beyond a line, surface, or level. b : standing out conspicuously : prominent especially : of notable significance similar to …
How do you use the word salient?
Salient in a Sentence ?
- When I look at the house for sale, salient defects such as the broken windows stare back at me.
- The salient feature on Johnny's face is his huge nose.
- As Janet debated which car to buy, she realized price was the most salient factor in her decision.
