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saltation

/ saltation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
Type of:
mutation genetic mutation chromosomal mutation
noun Sense 2
(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
Type of:
natural process natural action action
Derived:
saltate
Domain:
geology
noun Sense 3
an abrupt transition
"a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
Type of:
transition
Kinds of:
quantum jump
Derived:
rise jump climb up leap
noun Sense 4
a light springing movement upwards or forwards
Type of:
jump jumping
Kinds of:
caper capriole pounce
Derived:
jump leap bound spring bounce
noun Sense 5
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Type of:
diversion recreation performing arts
Kinds of:
adagio break dancing break dance nautch nauch
Derived:
saltate dance trip the light fantastic trip the light fantastic toe
Semantic Complexity
86%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
35
Times Searched
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mutation genetic mutation chromosomal mutation natural process natural action action transition quantum jump jump jumping caper capriole