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salient

/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/
noun
  1. An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.

adjective
  1. Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.

    "The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well."

    Similar: pertinent, relevant

  2. Prominent; conspicuous.

  3. (usually of a quadruped) Depicted in a leaping posture.

    "a lion salient"

Synonymspertinent, relevant
Antonymsobscure, trivial

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