The difference between Pertinent and Salient
When used as adjectives, pertinent means important with regard to (a subject or matter), whereas salient means worthy of note.
Salient is also noun with the meaning: an outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.
check bellow for the other definitions of Pertinent and Salient
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Pertinent as an adjective:
important with regard to (a subject or matter); relevant
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Salient as an adjective:
Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.
Examples:
"The article is not exhaustive, but it covers the salient points pretty well."
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Salient as an adjective:
Prominent; conspicuous.
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Salient as an adjective (heraldry, usually of a [[quadruped]]):
Depicted in a leaping posture.
Examples:
"a lion salient"
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Salient as an adjective (often, _, military):
Projecting outwards, pointing outwards.
Examples:
"a salient angle"
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Salient as an adjective (obsolete):
Moving by leaps or springs; jumping.
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Salient as an adjective (obsolete):
Shooting or springing out; projecting.
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Salient as an adjective (geometry):
Denoting any angle less than two right angles.
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Salient as a noun (military):
An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.