saliency
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sa·li·ence
(sā′lē-əns, sāl′yəns) also sa·li·en·cy (sā′lē-ən-sē, sāl′yən-)n. pl. sa·li·en·ces also sa·li·en·cies
1. The quality or condition of being salient.
2. A pronounced feature or part; a highlight.
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sa•li•ence
(ˈseɪ li əns, ˈseɪl yəns)n.
1. the quality of being salient.
2. a salient or projecting feature.
[1830–40]
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Noun | 1. | saliency - the state of being salient prominence - the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent conspicuousness - the state of being conspicuous visibility, profile - degree of exposure to public notice; "that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election" |
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