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Synonyms
sa·li·ent (sā́lē-ənt, sāĺyənt)

[Latin saliēns, salient- present participle of salīre, to leap.]

adjective 

  1. Projecting or jutting beyond a line or surface; protruding.
  2. Strikingly conspicuous; prominent. See synonyms at noticeable
  3. Springing; jumping: salient tree toads.

noun 

  1. A military position that projects into the position of the enemy.
  2. A projecting angle or part.

derivatives

sáli·ent·ly
adverb