Associations to the word «Saltation»
Noun
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Wiktionary
SALTATION, noun. A leap, jump or dance.
SALTATION, noun. Beating or palpitation.
SALTATION, noun. (biology) A sudden change from one generation to the next; a mutation.
SALTATION, noun. Any abrupt transition.
SALTATION, noun. (geology) (fluid mechanics) The transport of loose particles by a fluid (such as wind or flowing water).
Dictionary definition
SALTATION, noun. (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface.
SALTATION, noun. (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species.
SALTATION, noun. An abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues".
SALTATION, noun. Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.
SALTATION, noun. A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.
Wise words
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