Synonyms for saltation
sælˈteɪ ʃənsal·ta·tion

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1. saltationnoun

   (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface

   Synonyms:
   dance, bounce, spring, terpsichore, bound, leaping, jump, leap, dancing

2. saltationnoun

   (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species

   Synonyms:
   dance, bounce, spring, terpsichore, bound, leaping, jump, leap, dancing

3. leap, jump, saltationnoun

   an abrupt transition

   "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"

   Synonyms:
   jumping, parachuting, bounce, startle, spring, terpsichore, bound, leaping, dance, jump, start, leap, dancing

4. dancing, dance, terpsichore, saltationnoun

   taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

   Synonyms:
   dance, bounce, spring, terpsichore, bound, leaping, jump, leap, dancing

5. leap, leaping, spring, saltation, bound, bouncenoun

   a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

   Synonyms:
   dancing, bounciness, dance, fountain, bounds, edge, terpsichore, give, bound, springiness, springtime, spring, leap, bounce, natural spring, boundary, leaping, bouncing, outpouring, limit, outflow, jump

Matched Categories

1. • Diversion
   • Genetics
   • Geology
   • Mutation
   • Natural Process
   • Performing Arts
   • Transition

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. saltationnoun

   Synonyms:
   leap, jump, hop, spring, bound, vault

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