salient
adjective/noun
Most noticeable or important; prominent and significant. As a military term, a bulge in a front line projecting toward the enemy.
Etymology
From Latin "saliens," present participle of "salire" (to leap). Something salient "leaps out" at you, demanding attention.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The report highlighted the salient points of the investigation."
- 2.
"The most salient feature of the landscape was the towering peak."
- 3.
"Troops held the salient despite heavy enemy pressure."
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Fun Fact
The military meaning comes from how a salient in battle lines "leaps" into enemy territory. Famous salients like Ypres in WWI became symbols of exposed positions that were difficult to defend.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (S, A, L, I, E, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 7 points
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