nounπShareAn outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense."The new addition to the school's security system included a salient on the roof to provide better surveillance. "militarywarbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWorthy of note; pertinent or relevant."The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well."qualitypointvalueattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareProminent; conspicuous."The most salient feature of her artwork was the vibrant use of color, immediately catching the viewer's eye. "appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(usually of a quadruped) Depicted in a leaping posture."a lion salient"heraldryanimalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareProjecting outwards, pointing outwards."a salient angle"appearancepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareMoving by leaps or springs; jumping."The kangaroo made a salient leap across the field. "animalactionbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareShooting or springing out; projecting."The new, salient features of the school building are the tall, pointed roof projections. "appearanceaspectnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDenoting any angle less than two right angles."The corner of the slightly ajar door formed a salient angle. "mathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading