salient

🇬🇧 UK/'seiliәnt/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Most noticeable or important; standing out prominently.

显著的,突出的,最重要的

n.

An outwardly projecting part of a military fortification or defensive line.

(军事防线的)突出部,凸角

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
saliroot
+
entperforming, being in a state
=salient

Common Collocations

  • 1.salient features显著特征
  • 2.salient points要点
  • 3.salient fact关键事实
  • 4.most salient最突出的

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The report highlighted the most salient issues facing the healthcare system.

  • 2.

    Her salient feature is an ability to remain calm under extreme pressure.

  • 3.

    Please summarize the salient points of the meeting for those who were absent.

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