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salient

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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈseɪliənt/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈseɪliənt, ˈseɪljənt/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(sālē ənt, sālyənt)


Collocations for "salient"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "salient" in context.

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salient

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. the salient [features, aspects, points, characteristics] (of)
  2. is the salient feature of the [building, town, music]
  3. is his salient [trait, feature]
  4. the salient facts of the case
  5. salient [social, political, cultural, public] issues
  6. salient issues [concerning, affecting] the [city, residents, locals]
  7. [cover, go over, discuss, deal with] the salient points
  8. is particularly salient in [terms, light] of
  9. is (especially) salient for [parents, teachers, children]
  10. [positioned, placed, set] at a salient angle
  11. a salient [insect, creature, animal]
n
  1. the salient of the [cliff, porch, terrace]
  2. [troops, locals, soldiers] defended the salient
  3. [protect, guard, defend] a salient
  4. [attacked, captured, exposed] the enemy's salient

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