salience
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English
Pronunciation
- (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈseɪ.li.əns/,
- (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˈsæɪ.li.əns/,
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
salience (countable and uncountable, plural saliences)
- The condition of being salient.
- A highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed.
- (social sciences, linguistics) Relative importance based on context.
Synonyms
(perceptual prominence): pertinence, relevance, noticeability
Derived terms
Translations
condition of being salient
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highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed
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relative importance based on context