Salience

Pronunciation: /ˈɛsˈeɪɫiənˈˌsii/

Salience (noun)

  1. The quality of being noticeable or important in a situation.
  2. A characteristic that stands out and attracts attention in a specific context.

Examples

  • The salience of the issue affects public opinion.
  • The salience of the colors makes the painting stand out.

Common collocations: high salience, salience of a topic, visual salience, salience in design

Synonyms of Salience

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Salience

  • — Refers to the state of being unknown or inconspicuous.
  • — Indicates a lack of importance or prominence.