Salience

//ˈseɪ.li.əns// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
The condition of being salient. countable, uncountable
2
the state of being salient wordnet
3
A highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed. countable, uncountable
4
Relative importance based on context. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

prominence arrantness bas relief bas-relief bellying blatancy

Related phrases

aberrant salience

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