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saltation::noun | Spocien Dictionary

saltation

/sæl'teɪʃən/

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

Type	Words
Synonyms	bounce, bound, leap, leaping, spring
Type of	jump, jumping
Has types	pounce, capriole, caper
Derivation	saltate

saltation

/sæl'teɪʃən/

an abrupt transition

saltation

/sæl'teɪʃən/

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

Type	Words
Synonyms	dance, dancing, terpsichore
Type of	recreation, performing arts, diversion
Has types	pavan, pavane, phrase, ceremonial dance, break dancing, ritual dance, ritual dancing, saraband, variation, skank, slam dance, slam dancing, social dancing, stage dancing, step dancing, adagio, toe dance, toe dancing, break dance, hoofing, duet, mambo, courante, choreography, nauch, nautch, nautch dance, pas de quatre, pas de deux, pas de trois, pas seul
Derivation	saltate

saltation

/sæl'teɪʃən/

(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species

Type	Words
Type of	chromosomal mutation, genetic mutation, mutation

saltation

/sæl'teɪʃən/

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

Type	Words
Type of	activity, natural action, action, natural process
Derivation	saltate