English dictionary

saltation

/s/&/l't/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface

noun.process

Source: WordNet 3.0
(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species

noun.event

Source: WordNet 3.0
an abrupt transition

noun.event

Synonyms jump leap

Source: WordNet 3.0
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

noun.act

Synonyms dance dancing terpsichore

Source: WordNet 3.0
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

noun.act

Synonyms bounce bound leap leaping spring

Source: WordNet 3.0
A leaping or jumping.

noun

Source: webster1913