desultory in German
desultory in German is sprunghaft, unzusammenhängend — desultory means moving between subjects or activities with no clear plan or order.
desultory in German
sprunghaft
Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence.
unzusammenhängend
Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence.
What does "desultory" mean?
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adj Moving between subjects or activities with no clear plan or order.
"subject to desultory fire from the enemy"
- adj Not related to the main topic; mentioned only in passing.
- adj Not as good as expected in how it goes or develops.
- adj Moving about in a random, unsteady way.
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desultory in a sentence
- subject to desultory fire from the enemy
- I teach a class of desultory minds.
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What is "desultory" in German?
"desultory" in German is sprunghaft, unzusammenhängend. desultory means: Moving between subjects or activities with no clear plan or order.
Are there other ways to say "desultory" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "desultory": sprunghaft, unzusammenhängend.
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