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salient

/ˈseɪliənt/

sa · li · ent /ˈseɪ · li · ənt/

English Definition

adj. Prominent and notable; conspicuous

中文释义

显著的，突出的

Significado en Español

destacado, prominente

한국어 뜻

눈에 띄는, 두드러진

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

nổi bật, đáng chú ý

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

sal(leap) + ient→ prominent, salient.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “salient”: The professor highlighted the most salient points of the lecture to ensure everyone understood the key concepts.

A trivial
B obscure
C notable
D different

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C — notable. “salient” means adj. Prominent and notable; conspicuous

Common questions about “salient”

What does “salient” mean?

salient — adj. Prominent and notable; conspicuous. In Chinese: 显著的，突出的.

How do you pronounce “salient”?

salient is pronounced /ˈseɪliənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sa · li · ent.

Is “salient” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. salient appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “salient”?

sal(leap) + ient→ prominent, salient.

Progress / 学习进度

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salient

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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