Salient vs. Germane — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Salient and Germane
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Salient
Noteworthy; important
The salient points of the argument.
Germane
Germane is the chemical compound with the formula GeH4, and the germanium analogue of methane. It is the simplest germanium hydride and one of the most useful compounds of germanium.
Salient
Prominent; conspicuous.
Germane
Related to a matter at hand, especially to a subject under discussion.
Salient
Projecting or jutting beyond a line or surface; protruding
The salient angles of the polygon.
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Germane
Related to a topic of discussion or consideration.
Salient
Springing; jumping
Salient tree toads.
Germane
(inorganic chemistry) germanium tetrahydride, GeH4
Salient
A military position that projects into the position of the enemy.
Germane
Any organic derivative of this compound.
Salient
A projecting angle or part.
Germane
Literally, near akin; hence, closely allied; appropriate or fitting; relevant.
The phrase would be more germane to the matter.
[An amendment] must be germane.
Salient
Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well.
Germane
Having close kinship and appropriateness;
He asks questions that are germane and central to the issue
Salient
Prominent; conspicuous.
Salient
Depicted in a leaping posture.
A lion salient
Salient
Projecting outwards, pointing outwards.
A salient angle
Salient
(obsolete) Moving by leaps or springs; jumping.
Salient
(obsolete) Shooting or springing out; projecting.
Salient
(geometry) Denoting any angle less than two right angles.
Salient
(military) An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.
Salient
(geography) An elongated protrusion of a geopolitical entity, such as a subnational entity or a sovereign state.
Salient
Moving by leaps or springs; leaping; bounding; jumping.
Salient
Shooting out or up; springing; projecting.
He had in himself a salient, living spring of generous and manly action.
Salient
Hence, figuratively, forcing itself on the attention; prominent; conspicuous; noticeable.
He [Grenville] had neither salient traits, nor general comprehensiveness of mind.
Salient
Projecting outwardly; as, a salient angle; - opposed to reëntering. See Illust. of Bastion.
Salient
Represented in a leaping position; as, a lion salient.
Salient
A salient angle or part; a projection.
Salient
(military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
Salient
Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention;
An outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
A new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
Salient traits
A spectacular rise in prices
A striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
A striking resemblance between parent and child
Salient
(of angles) pointing outward at an angle of less than 180 degrees
Salient
Represented as leaping (rampant but leaning forward)
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