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saliency Meaning & Definition

/ˈseɪ.li.ən.si/

What Does Saliency Mean?

Saliency is a noun that means the quality of being salient; salience.

Word Facts for Saliency

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈseɪ.li.ən.si//
Syllables1
Synonymssalience and strikingness
Pluralsaliencies

Saliency Definition (Noun)

  1. the quality of being salient; salience

Synonyms of Saliency

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Antonyms of Saliency

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Saliency in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

saliency (countable and uncountable, plural saliencies)

Words That Rhyme With Saliency

Origin of Saliency

From salient + -cy.

How to Pronounce Saliency

Saliency is pronounced //ˈseɪ.li.ən.si// and has 1 syllable.

Saliency: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is saliency?

Saliency is a noun.

What is another word for saliency?

Words with a similar meaning to saliency include salience and strikingness. See the full list of saliency synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of saliency?

The plural of saliency is saliencies.

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