Salient Synonyms & Definitions

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• SalientDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (v. i.) Represented in a leaping position; as, a lion salient.
2. (v. i.) Moving by leaps or springs; leaping; bounding; jumping.
3. (v. i.) Shooting out or up; springing; projecting.
4. (v. i.) Hence, figuratively, forcing itself on the attention; prominent; conspicuous; noticeable.
5. (v. i.) Projecting outwardly; as, a salient angle; -- opposed to reentering. See Illust. of Bastion.
6. (a.) A salient angle or part; a projection.

• SalientlyDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (adv.) In a salient manner.