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salient
01
standing out due to its importance or relevance
Approving
Formal
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most salient
Comparative
more salient
gradable
Examples
During the job interview, the candidate emphasized the salient achievements on their resume to showcase relevant experience.
02
(of an angle) extending outward from a surface or structure
Examples
The fortress had salient angles to maximize defensive coverage.
03
depicted in heraldry as a leaping figure with forelegs raised and body angled forward
Examples
The lion was depicted in a salient pose on the heraldic shield.
Salient
01
a forward-pointing section of a military line that extends closest to enemy forces
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
salients
Examples
The troops advanced toward the enemy 's salient.
Lexical Tree
salient
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