English Explanatory Dictionary

salience

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition of being salient.
  2. A highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed.
  3. Relative importance based on context.

Pronunciation

/ˈseɪ.li.əns/ [ˈseɪ̯.li.əns] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-salience.wav /ˈsæɪ.li.əns/ [ˈsæɪ̯.li.əns]

Word forms

salience saliences

Derived words

aberrant salience hypersalience
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