salient
Say it: SAY-lee-unt /ˈseɪliənt/ · adjective
What “salient” means
Standing out as especially noticeable or important.
More precisely: Most noticeable or important.
Example: “Skip the background and give me the salient points in two minutes.”
When to use it
When picking out the details that matter most, especially in a summary, report or fairly formal conversation.
Similar words
key, prominent, notable
Where it comes from
From Latin salire, "to leap."
Quick check
Among many details about a flat, its badly leaking ceiling matters most to you. That detail is…
salient or incidental?
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