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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.

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

3. Noun. An abrupt transition. "A successful leap from college to the major leagues"

4. Noun. Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.

5. Noun. A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.

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

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Saltation

1. 1. A leaping or jumping. "Continued his saltation without pause." (Sir W. Scott) 2. Beating or palpitation; as, the saltation of the great artery. 3. An abrupt and marked variation in the condition or appearance of a species; a sudden modification which may give rise to new races. "We greatly suspect that nature does make considerable jumps in the way of variation now and then, and that these saltations give rise to some of the gaps which appear to exist in the series of known forms." (Huxley) Origin: L. Saltatio: cf. F. Saltation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Saltation

salt wasting salt water salt water boils salt water marsh salt water soap saltando saltant saltants saltarelli saltarello

saltarellos saltate saltated saltates saltating saltation (current term) saltational saltationism saltationist saltationists

saltations saltato saltatoria saltatorial saltatorious saltatory saltatory chorea saltatory conduction saltatory evolution saltatory movement

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