单词 | salient |
释义 | Word Frequency salient(ˈseɪlɪənt) adjective 1. prominent, conspicuous, or striking a salient feature 2. (esp in fortifications) projecting outwards at an angle of less than 180° Compare re-entrant (sense 1)3. geometry (of an angle) pointing outwards from a polygon and hence less than 180° Compare re-entrant (sense 2)4. (esp of animals) leaping noun 5. military a projection of the forward line into enemy-held territory 6. a salient angle Derived forms salience (ˈsalience) or saliency (ˈsaliency) noun saliently (ˈsaliently) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin salīre to leap |
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