saltation
Found in thesaurus: activity,
natural action,
action,
natural process,
genetic mutation,
mutation,
chromosomal mutation,
transition,
diversion,
recreation,
performing arts,
jump,
jumping
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saltation
n.
leaping movement, jumping motion; sudden movement; mutation (Biology)
Saltation
saltation
Noun
1. (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
(hypernym) natural process, natural action, action, activity
(derivation) saltate
(classification) geology
2. a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
(hypernym) mutation, genetic mutation, chromosomal mutation
3. an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
(synonym) leap, jump
(hypernym) transition
(hyponym) quantum jump
4. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
(synonym) dancing, dance, terpsichore
(hypernym) diversion, recreation
(hyponym) adagio
(derivation) saltate
(class) sidestep
5. a light springing movement upwards or forwards
(synonym) leap, leaping, spring, bound, bounce
(hypernym) jump, jumping
(hyponym) caper, capriole
(derivation) saltate
saltation
nf.
saltation
Saltation
(n.)
Beating or palpitation; as, the saltation of the great artery.
(n.)
An abrupt and marked variation in the condition or appearance of a species; a sudden modification which may give rise to new races.
(n.)
A leaping or jumping.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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