saliently


sa·li·ent

S0040800 (sā′lē-ənt, sāl′yənt)adj.1. Noteworthy; important: the salient points of the argument.2. Prominent; conspicuous. See Synonyms at noticeable.3. Projecting or jutting beyond a line or surface; protruding: the salient angles of the polygon.4. Springing; jumping: salient tree toads.n.1. A military position that projects into the position of the enemy.2. A projecting angle or part.
[Latin saliēns, salient-, present participle of salīre, to leap; see sel- in Indo-European roots.]
sa′li·ent·ly adv.