Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

salient feature

noun
/ˈseɪ.li.ənt ˈfiː.tʃər/
Definition
A prominent or most noticeable aspect of something.
Examples
  • The salient feature of the landscape was the towering mountain in the distance.
  • One salient feature of the new software is its user-friendly interface.
  • In his presentation, he highlighted the salient features of the new marketing strategy.
Meaning
Salient features are those characteristics that stand out or are most relevant in a particular context or analysis.
Synonyms
  • prominent aspect
  • noteworthy characteristic
  • important trait
  • key feature