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saliente

[sə-ˈli-ənt / sɑ-ˈli-ənt]
adjective
salient, prominent, projecting
1. Standing out conspicuously; particularly noticeable or important
The most salient feature of the building is its distinctive architecture.
A característica mais saliente do edifício é sua arquitetura distintiva.
2. Projecting outward or upward
The salient angle of the fortification provided strategic advantage.
O ângulo saliente da fortificação proporcionou vantagem estratégica.
3. Relevant and important to the present time or situation
His comments were salient to the discussion.
Seus comentários eram relevantes para a discussão.
Synonyms
prominentconspicuousnoticeablestrikingimportantrelevantprojecting
Antonyms
inconspicuousobscureunimportantirrelevantconcave

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
saliente
Commonly used in academic and formal contexts
Portugal
saliente
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

salient point - ponto importante/relevante
salient features - características marcantes
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