salient

noun

1
An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.

adjective

1
Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
“The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well.”
syn:pertinent relevant
2
Prominent; conspicuous.
ant:obscure trivial
3
(usually of a quadruped) Depicted in a leaping posture.
“a lion salient”
4
Projecting outwards, pointing outwards.
“a salient angle”
5
Moving by leaps or springs; jumping.
6
Shooting or springing out; projecting.
7
Denoting any angle less than two right angles.

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