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  1. saltation:


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Detailed Synonyms for saltation in English

saltation:

saltation [the ~] nom

  1. the saltation
    – a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards 1
    the bound; the spring; the leap; the bounce; the leaping; the saltation
    – a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards 1
  2. the saltation
    – taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music 1
    the dance; the saltation; the terpsichore; the dancing
    – taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music 1
  3. the saltation
    – an abrupt transition 1
    the leap; the jump; the saltation
    – an abrupt transition 1
    • leap [the ~] nom
      • a successful leap from college to the major leagues1
    • jump [the ~] nom
    • saltation [the ~] nom
  4. the saltation
    – (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species 1
    the saltation
    – (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species 1
  5. the saltation
    – (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface 1
    the saltation
    – (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface 1

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Related Definitions for "saltation":

  1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards1
  2. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music1
  3. an abrupt transition1
  4. (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species1
  5. (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface1