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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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Example Sentence

The salient features of the report were highlighted.

报告的显著特点被突出显示。

Synonyms
prominent noticeable conspicuous
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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.

  1. A trivial
  2. B obscure
  3. C notable
  4. D different
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C — notable. “salient” means adj. Prominent and notable; conspicuous

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The teacher briefly summarized the most ______ points of the long lecture.

  1. A minor
  2. B trivial
  3. C hidden
  4. D salient
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D — salient. “salient” means adj. Prominent and notable; conspicuous

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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.

How do you use “salient” in a sentence?

The salient features of the report were highlighted. (报告的显著特点被突出显示。)

What are synonyms for “salient”?

prominent, noticeable, conspicuous — all close in meaning to salient (adj. Prominent and notable; conspicuous).

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.

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