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salient

/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/ adjective C2
  1. Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant. · The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well.
  2. Prominent; conspicuous.
  3. Depicted in a leaping posture. · a lion salient
  4. Projecting outwards, pointing outwards. · a salient angle
  5. Denoting any angle less than two right angles.
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