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SALTATION Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word saltation. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word saltation. (close relations)
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leap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

• an abrupt transition

• a sudden and decisive increase

• the distance leaped (or to be leaped)

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

• jump down from an elevated point

• cause to jump or leap

bounce
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the quality of a substance that is able to rebound

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

• rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)

verb

• spring back; spring away from an impact

• hit something so that it bounces

• move up and down repeatedly

• come back after being refused

• leap suddenly

• refuse to accept and send back

• eject from the premises

bound
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• confined by bonds

• held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

• secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

noun

• a line determining the limits of an area

• the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

• the greatest possible degree of something

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

• covered or wrapped with a bandage

• headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

• bound by an oath

• bound by contract

• confined in the bowels

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• spring back; spring away from an impact

jump
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden and decisive increase

• an abrupt transition

• (film) an abrupt transition from one scene to another

• a sudden involuntary movement

• descent with a parachute

• the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

• make a sudden physical attack on

• increase suddenly and significantly

• be highly noticeable

• enter eagerly into

• rise in rank or status

• jump down from an elevated point

• run off or leave the rails

• jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute

• cause to jump or leap

• start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery

• bypass

• pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

• go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions

spring
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring

• a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

• a natural flow of ground water

• a point at which water issues forth

• the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds

• develop into a distinctive entity

• spring back; spring away from an impact

• develop suddenly

• produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

hop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)

• twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer

• an informal dance where popular music is played

verb

• jump lightly

• move quickly from one place to another

• travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.

• traverse as if by a short airplane trip

• jump across

• make a jump forward or upward

dance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an artistic form of nonverbal communication

• a party of people assembled for dancing

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

• a party for social dancing

verb

• move in a graceful and rhythmical way

• move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance

• skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways

dancing
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

leaping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

terpsichore
nounn
noun

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

• (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song

Best Hypernyms For SALTATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for saltation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
action activity diversion jump jumping mutation recreation transition
Phrases (5)
chromosomal mutationgenetic mutationnatural actionnatural processperforming arts

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