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salient

Adjective

IPA /ˈseɪliənt/

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Most important or noticeable when considering the features, facts or arguments of a particular subject.

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salient/ˈseɪliənt/

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Order of importance

Many details in a research report
The most important findings
Key findings lead the summary

Salient points are the features that matter most or stand out.

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She explained the salient features of the house before the viewing.
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salient — Most important or noticeable when considering the features, facts or arguments of a particular subject.

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Word origin

From Latin salient-, meaning leaping, from salire, to leap.

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Salient commonly describes points, features, facts or characteristics.

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