saltation

Meaning

  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).

Synonyms

leap
C1
jump
A2
dancing
B1
spring
B1
bound
B2
bounce
C1

terpsichore

dance
A2
💃
vaulting
vault
B2
hop
B2
leaping
C2
skip
B2
mutation
C2
transport
B2
capriole
discontinuity
elevation
21k
hopping
C2
mutate
33k
shock
B1
⚡
skipping
C2
saltatory
accident
A2
Translations

brinco

vurma

pulo
baile
💃
hoplama
zıplama
saut
balzo
salto

άλμα

salt
salto
sıçrama
limite
danse
💃
Etymology

From Latin saltus (“to leap”).

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