saltation

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (countable, uncountable) A leap, jump or dance.
2. (countable, uncountable) The act of jumping, or hopping, using all legs simultaneously (although the contribution to motion is typically made chiefly by the hind legs).
3. (countable, uncountable) Beating or palpitation.
4. (countable, uncountable) A sudden change from one generation to the next; a mutation.
5. (countable, uncountable) Any abrupt transition.
6. (countable, uncountable) The transport of loose particles by a fluid (such as wind or flowing water).

Concepten

sprong

Synoniemen

leap

jump

dancing

spring

bound

bounce

terpsichore

dance

💃

vaulting

vault

hop

leaping

skip

mutation

transport

capriole

discontinuity

elevation

hopping

mutate

shock

⚡

skipping

saltatory

accident

Vertalingen

brinco

vurma

pulo

baile

💃

hoplama

zıplama

saut

balzo

salto

άλμα

salt

salto

sıçrama

limite

danse

💃

Etymologie (Engels)

From Latin saltus (“to leap”).