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salient

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "salient" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

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English (US)
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salient

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, salient is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofsalient

1noun
  • An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.
1adjective
  • Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.

    Synonyms: pertinent, relevant

    Example: "The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well."

  • Prominent; conspicuous.
  • (usually of a quadruped) Depicted in a leaping posture.

    Example: "a lion salient"

  • Projecting outwards, pointing outwards.

    Example: "a salient angle"

  • Moving by leaps or springs; jumping.
  • Shooting or springing out; projecting.
  • Denoting any angle less than two right angles.

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