SALTATORY Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word saltatory. (close relations)
Definition of SALTATORY
saltation
Best Alternative Words for SALTATORY
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bouncing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) adjective satellite • vigorously healthy • marked by lively action | ||||||||
leaping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards | ||||||||
vaulting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • (architecture) a vaulted structure • a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down adjective satellite • revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights | ||||||||
hopping | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
skipping | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • a gait in which steps and hops alternate • a mistake resulting from neglect verb • bypass • intentionally fail to attend • jump lightly • leave suddenly • bound off one point after another • cause to skip over a surface |