sa·li·ence

(sā′lē-əns, sāl′yəns) also sa·li·en·cy (sā′lē-ən-sē, sāl′yən-)

n. pl. sa·li·en·ces also sa·li·en·cies

1. The quality or condition of being salient.

2. A pronounced feature or part; a highlight.

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sa•li•ence

(ˈseɪ li əns, ˈseɪl yəns)

n.

1. the quality of being salient.

2. a salient or projecting feature.

[1830–40]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

saliency - the state of being salient

salience, strikingness

prominence - the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

conspicuousness - the state of being conspicuous

visibility, profile - degree of exposure to public notice; "that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election"

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