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salience

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sa⋅li⋅ence

  [sey-lee-uhns, seyl-yuhns]
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–noun
1. the state or condition of being salient.
2. a salient or projecting object, part, or feature.
Origin:
1830–40; see salient, -ence
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sa·li·ence   (sā'lē-əns, sāl'yəns)   
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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