salient point
Most important part
A salient point is the most important or relevant aspect of an argument, discussion, or situation—the part that stands out and deserves attention.
The salient point is that we can't afford it, regardless of how good the idea sounds.
From military usage where a salient is a projection toward the enemy, the phrase emphasizes what juts forward from the surrounding material.
- focalOf a central point
- keynoteCentral theme or speech
- highlightMost notable part
- key takeawayPrincipal insight gained
- cruxMost important point
gist · core · pith · essence · linchpin · heart · cornerstone · central tenet · fulcrum · distinguishing mark · pivot · importance · defining characteristic · nucleus · emphasis · relevance · mainstay · upshot
salient pointminor detail
Insignificant specific element
side issue · footnote · afterthought · minutia · side note
salient pointtangent
Line touching curve once
digression · non sequitur · red herring · aside · distraction
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