SALTATION
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Definition
- noun (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface.
- noun (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species.
- noun an abrupt transition.
— synonyms: leap, jump
- noun taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.
— synonyms: dancing, dance, terpsichore
- noun a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.
— synonyms: leap, leaping, spring, bound, bounce
Examples
- “the saltation of the great artery”
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