saltation English

Meaning saltation meaning

What does saltation mean?

saltation

— 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 (= leap) an abrupt transition a successful leap from college to the major leagues

— noun (= dancing) taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

— noun (= leap) a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

Synonyms saltation synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as saltation?

saltation English » English

leap

jump

spring

dancing

bound

terpsichore

dance

bounce

vaulting

vault

skip

mutation

leaping

hop

transport

skipping

shock

saltatory

mutate

hopping

elevation

discontinuity

capriole

accident