Salience Definition & Meaning

salience
noun
  1. the state of being salient

"Salience" in song lyrics

See how salience is used in real songs:

  • "define public opinion latency salience"
    AOL — AOL
  • "public opinion means- salience"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "salience"

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