ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hypersalient

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Hypersalient is an adjective meaning Exceptionally salient.

Meaning

Exceptionally salient.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: overprominent
In America, the gap between haves and have-nots is enormous, and has been widening for years. What’s less well-known is the growing body of evidence, summarized this month in a Lancet report, suggesting that inequality harms us psychologically and physically, no matter our tax bracket or the size of our house. It makes status hypersalient, weakens social ties, and encourages us to choose prestige over purpose.

Synonyms for hypersalient

Depending on context, synonyms include overprominent.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hypereminent, supersalient, hypersignificant, supraessential, especial, salient.

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