salience

noun — 3 senses

salience

noun

CA, US, UK /ˈseɪ.li.əns/ · AU, NZ /ˈsæɪ.li.əns/

Etymology From Latin saliēns, salientis (whence -ence), from saliō.

1

The condition of being salient.

2

A highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed.

3

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences, Social science, Social sciences Relative importance based on context.

Derived terms
aberrant salience, hypersalience

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