Definition of
saltation has definitions from the fields of biology,genetics,geology,dance
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[ noun ] (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface

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natural_process geology

2
[ noun ] a light springing movement upwards or forwards

Synonyms

leap leaping spring bounce bound

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jump pounce caper jump bounce jump

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[ noun ] (dance) taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

Synonyms

dancing dance terpsichore

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diversion performing_arts stage_dancing nautch pas_de_deux pavane adagio step_dancing saraband break_dancing social_dancing slam_dancing skank ritual_dancing pas_seul pas_de_trois pas_de_quatre toe_dancing dance jive shimmy belly_dance tap_dance clog tap busker heel sidestep dance

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[ noun ] an abrupt transition

Synonyms

leap jump

Examples

"a successful leap from college to the major leagues"

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transition quantum_jump rise

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[ noun ] (biology,genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species

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mutation

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salutation saltate salted

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