noun
saltation
Saltation (noun) means a leap, jump or dance.
noun
1
A leap, jump or dance.
2
The act of jumping, or hopping, using all legs simultaneously (although the contribution to motion is typically made chiefly by the hind legs).
3
Beating or palpitation.
4
A sudden change from one generation to the next; a mutation.
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Etymology
From Latin saltus (“to leap”).
Rhymes for saltation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of saltation?
"saltation" (noun) means a leap, jump or dance.
What are the different meanings of saltation?
"saltation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A leap, jump or dance; 2. The act of jumping, or hopping, using all legs simultaneously (although the contribution to motion is typically made chiefly by the hind legs); 3. Beating or palpitation.