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Saliency
see synonyms of saliencyNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Saliency
see synonyms of saliencyadjective
1.
prominent, conspicuous, or striking
a salient feature
2.
(esp in fortifications) projecting outwards at an angle of less than 180°
Compare re-entrant (sense 1)3. geometry
(of an angle) pointing outwards from a polygon and hence less than 180°
Compare re-entrant (sense 2)4.
(esp of animals) leaping
noun
5. military
a projection of the forward line into enemy-held territory
6.
a salient angle
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Saliency
see synonyms of saliency adjective
1.
a.
leaping, jumping, or capering
b.
gushing or jetting forth
2.
pointing outward; jutting or projecting, as an angle
3.
standing out from the rest; noticeable; conspicuous; prominent
4.
most important or notable
noun
5.
the part of a battle line, trench, fort, etc. which projects farthest toward the enemy
6.
a salient angle, part, etc.
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Saliency
see synonyms of saliencyn. pl. sa·li·en·ces also sa·li·en·cies
1. The quality or condition of being salient.
2. A pronounced feature or part; a highlight.
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