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Saltation

Definition of Saltation

  • 1. (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface Noun
  • 2. (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species Noun
  • 3. An abrupt transition Noun
  • 4. Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music Noun
  • 5. A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards Noun

Synonyms for word "saltation"

  • bounce
  • bound
  • leap
  • leaping
  • spring
  • dance
  • dancing
  • terpsichore
  • jump
  • leap

Semanticaly linked words with "saltation"

  • geology
  • action
  • activity
  • natural action
  • natural process
  • genetic science
  • genetics
  • chromosomal mutation
  • genetic mutation
  • mutation
  • transition
  • quantum jump
  • sidestep
  • diversion
  • recreation
  • adagio
  • break dance
  • break dancing
  • courante
  • nauch
  • nautch
  • nautch dance
  • pavan
  • pavane
  • phrase
  • saraband
  • skank
  • slam dance
  • slam dancing
  • hoofing
  • step dancing
  • toe dance
  • toe dancing
  • choreography
  • stage dancing
  • pas seul
  • variation
  • duet
  • pas de deux
  • pas de trois
  • pas de quatre
  • social dancing
  • mambo
  • ceremonial dance
  • ritual dance
  • ritual dancing
  • tap
  • performing arts
  • busker
  • jive
  • dance
  • trip the light fantastic
  • trip the light fantastic toe
  • clog
  • tap dance
  • belly dance
  • heel
  • shimmy
  • jump
  • jumping
  • caper
  • capriole
  • pounce

Hyponims for word "saltation"

  • action
  • activity
  • natural action
  • natural process
  • chromosomal mutation
  • genetic mutation
  • mutation
  • transition
  • diversion
  • recreation
  • performing arts
  • jump
  • jumping

Lexical Analysis for "saltation"

  1. saltate
    Verb
    derivation
    3
    1. leap or skip, often in dancing
    2. leap or skip, often in dancing
    3. move by saltation
Words Rhyme with saltation
  • abarticulation
  • abbreviation
  • abdication
  • abduction
  • aberration
  • abjection
  • abjuration
  • ablactation
  • ablation
  • ablution
  • abnegation
  • abolition
  • abomination
  • abortion
  • abreaction
  • abrogation
Etymology for saltation
  • etymologically related saltate
  • is derived from saltations
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