NSW Selective & Scholarship
Salient
adjective/say-lee-ent/
most noticeable or important.
In contextThe report highlighted the salient points of the research.
Remember it
From Latin 'salire', to leap — salient points LEAP out at you as the most important.
Use it well
Pairs with 'points', 'features', 'facts': summarise the salient points — perfect for essays and reports.