salient
/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/
noun
- 1
An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.
adjective
- 1
Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
“The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well.”
- 2
Prominent; conspicuous.
- 3
(usually of a quadruped) Depicted in a leaping posture.
“a lion salient”
- 4
Projecting outwards, pointing outwards.
“a salient angle”
- 5
Moving by leaps or springs; jumping.
- 6
Shooting or springing out; projecting.
- 7
Denoting any angle less than two right angles.
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