Salient

//ˈseɪ.li.ənt//

Word Type

Adjective

Noun

Adjective

The word "salient" can be used as adjective, noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

obscure re-entrant

Coordinate Terms

enclave exclave

Derived Terms

countersalient hypersalient isosalient nonsalient salient point salient pole saliently thermosalient unsalient

Context

heraldry military

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

Type Of (IsA)

Part Of

Related Terms

salience saliency sally

Related Terms

conspicuous defense fortification leaping note outwards pertinent point posture project prominent relevant salience saliency trench worthy

Similar Terms

conspicuous inclined inclined

Synonym Network

outstanding pertinent

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