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salient In this historical psychological usage, salient means especially noticeable or prominent among a group of symptoms or features.

In this historical psychological usage, salient means especially noticeable or prominent among a group of symptoms or features. Here it indicates the symptom that stands out most clearly.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Alcoholism” (Alcoholism).
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