salient

• Descreve algo que se destaca por ser o mais perceptível, importante ou notável.

Describes something that is most noticeable, important, or prominent.

1. Most noticeable or importantB2formal

   Standing out conspicuously; most prominent or significant.

   Mais notável ou importante

   • The salient points of the argument were clearly presented.
   • One salient feature of the landscape is the mountain range.
   • The report highlighted the salient issues affecting the economy.

   Sinônimosconspicuousdistinctivenotablenoticeableobviousoutstandingprominentpronouncedremarkablestriking

   Antônimosinconspicuousinsignificantminorobscureunimportantunnoticeable

2. Projecting outwardC1formal

   Jutting out or protruding, especially in a geometric or physical sense.

   Saliente

   • The salient angle of the fortress was heavily fortified.
   • The rock formation had a salient edge that overlooked the valley.
   • Architects designed a salient balcony on the building's facade.

   Sinônimosbulgingjuttingprojectingprominentprotrudingprotuberant

   Antônimosconcaverecessedsunken

• Substantivo que designa um ponto ou aspecto notável, proeminente ou de destaque de algo, frequentemente usado em contextos de argumentos, discussões ou paisagens. Também pode indicar uma parte saliente ou saliência física.

A noun referring to a prominent or noticeable feature, point, or part of something, often used in the context of arguments, discussions, or landscapes.

1. Prominent featureC1formal

   A notable or prominent part or aspect of something.

   Característica proeminente

   • The salient of the argument was its logical consistency.
   • One salient of the landscape is the towering mountain peak.
   • The report highlighted the salients of the new policy.

   Sinônimosdistinctive featurefeaturehighlightparticularprominence