Salient

SAY-lee-uhnt

Definition

(adjective) Most noticeable or important; standing out conspicuously.

Example

The most salient point in her argument was supported by hard data.

Fun Fact

“Salient” comes from the Latin salire, “to leap”—and originally described things leaping to attention. In modern use, it identifies the most visible or prominent feature in a list, argument, or design. A salient trait grabs your focus, even when surrounded by noise.

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