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saliency

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sa⋅li⋅en⋅cy

[sey-lee-uhn-see, seyl-yuhn-]
–noun, plural -cies.
salience.

Origin:
1655–65; see salient, -ency
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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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