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Definition of Saltation
1. Noun. (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface.
Generic synonyms: Action, Activity, Natural Action, Natural Process
Derivative terms: Saltate
2. Noun. (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species.
Generic synonyms: Chromosomal Mutation, Genetic Mutation, Mutation
3. Noun. An abrupt transition. "A successful leap from college to the major leagues"
Generic synonyms: Transition
Specialized synonyms: Quantum Jump
Derivative terms: Jump, Leap
4. Noun. Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.
Examples of category: Sidestep, Tap, Busker, Jive, Dance, Trip The Light Fantastic, Trip The Light Fantastic Toe, Clog, Tap Dance, Belly Dance, Heel, Shimmy
Generic synonyms: Diversion, Recreation, Performing Arts
Specialized synonyms: Adagio, Break Dance, Break Dancing, Courante, Nauch, Nautch, Nautch Dance, Pavan, Pavane, Phrase, Saraband, Skank, Slam Dance, Slam Dancing, Hoofing, Step Dancing, Toe Dance, Toe Dancing, Choreography, Stage Dancing, Pas Seul, Variation, Duet, Pas De Deux, Pas De Trois, Pas De Quatre, Social Dancing, Mambo, Ceremonial Dance, Ritual Dance, Ritual Dancing
Derivative terms: Dance, Dance, Saltate, Terpsichorean
5. Noun. A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.
Generic synonyms: Jump, Jumping
Specialized synonyms: Caper, Capriole, Pounce
Derivative terms: Bound, Bound, Leap, Leap, Saltate, Spring, Spring
Definition of Saltation
1. n. A leaping or jumping.
Definition of Saltation
1. Noun. A leap, jump or dance. ¹
2. Noun. (biology) A sudden change from one generation to the next; a mutation. ¹
3. Noun. Any abrupt transition. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Saltation
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Medical Definition of Saltation
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1. A leaping or jumping. "Continued his saltation without pause." (Sir W. Scott)
2. Beating or palpitation; as, the saltation of the great artery.
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Saltation
Literary usage of Saltation
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Practical and Internal Evidence Against Catholicism: With Occasional by Joseph Blanco White (1835)
"EXAMINATION OF THE TITLE TO INFALLIBILITY, SPIRITUAL SUPREMACY, AND EXCLUSIVE
Saltation, CLAIMED BY THE Ro- MAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. ..."
2. Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship by General Association of Connecticut (1853)
"3 Lord, incline me to repent; Let me now my fall lament; Deeply my revolt deplore;
Weep, believe, and sin no more. THE WAY OF Saltation. ..."
3. The Theosophist by Theosophical Society (Madras, India) (1890)
"Then having practised Yog» during many lives be, through such practice, attains
saltation (viz.}, tlw supreme seat of Vi-linu going through the ..."
4. Dictionary of Anecdote, Incident, Illustrative Fact: Selected and Arranged by Walter Baxendale (1888)
"... full and free saltation."— Am Ha/ian,J).D. 4040. ORTHODOXY, and earnestness.
I remember hearing, many years ago, a story that was very useful to me—the ..."
5. The works of Thomas Goodwin by Thomas Goodwin (1863)
"OF THE WORK OF THE HOLY GHOST OU"B Saltation. BOOK I. A general and brief scheme
of the whole of that work committed to the Holy Spirit in bringing us to ..."
6. Practical and Internal Evidence Against Catholicism: With Occasional by Joseph Blanco White (1835)
"EXAMINATION OF THE TITLE TO INFALLIBILITY, SPIRITUAL SUPREMACY, AND EXCLUSIVE
Saltation, CLAIMED BY THE Ro- MAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. ..."
7. Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship by General Association of Connecticut (1853)
"3 Lord, incline me to repent; Let me now my fall lament; Deeply my revolt deplore;
Weep, believe, and sin no more. THE WAY OF Saltation. ..."
8. The Theosophist by Theosophical Society (Madras, India) (1890)
"Then having practised Yog» during many lives be, through such practice, attains
saltation (viz.}, tlw supreme seat of Vi-linu going through the ..."
9. Dictionary of Anecdote, Incident, Illustrative Fact: Selected and Arranged by Walter Baxendale (1888)
"... full and free saltation."— Am Ha/ian,J).D. 4040. ORTHODOXY, and earnestness.
I remember hearing, many years ago, a story that was very useful to me—the ..."
10. The works of Thomas Goodwin by Thomas Goodwin (1863)
"OF THE WORK OF THE HOLY GHOST OU"B Saltation. BOOK I. A general and brief scheme
of the whole of that work committed to the Holy Spirit in bringing us to ..."
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