SALTATION Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word saltation. (close relations)
Definition of SALTATION
saltatory
Best Alternative Words for SALTATION
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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 |