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"Salient" Definition

noun

A military position that projects into the position of the enemy.
A projecting angle or part.
Something (as a ) that projects outward or upward from its surroundings.
An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.

adjective

Projecting or jutting beyond a line or surface; protruding.
Springing; jumping: salient tree toads.
Strikingly conspicuous; prominent. See Synonyms at noticeable.
Standing out .
Of notable significance .