salient

/ˈseɪliənt/
adjective
  1. Most noticeable or important; standing out from the rest.
    • One salient difference between the two phones is the battery life.
    • The most salient feature of the house was its huge front porch.
    • She summarized the salient points of the meeting for the team.
noun
  1. A part of something that sticks out or projects, especially in a military context (e.g., a bulge in a battle line).
    • The general ordered reinforcements to the salient to hold the position.
    • The army tried to defend the salient from enemy attack.
    • The map showed a salient in the front line where the troops had advanced.
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