adj

desultory

Desultory (adj) means Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence.

adj

Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence.

Out of course; by the way; not connected with the subject.

Disappointing in performance or progress.

Leaping, skipping or flitting about, generally in a random or unsteady manner.

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Etymology

From Latin dēsultōrius (“hasty, casual, superficial”), from dēsultor (“a circus rider who jumped from one galloping horse to another”), from dēsiliō (“jump down”), from dē (“down”) + saliō (“jump, leap”).

Rhymes for desultory

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What is the meaning of desultory?

"desultory" (adj) means jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence.

What are the different meanings of desultory?

"desultory" has 3 main meanings: 1. Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence; 2. Out of course; by the way; not connected with the subject; 3. Disappointing in performance or progress.