saltation Definition
sal·ta·tion (sal tā′s̸hən)
noun
- a leaping, jumping, or dancing
- sudden change, movement, or development, as if by leaping
- Biol. a sudden, major inherited change in an organism, usually caused by a mutation
Etymology: L saltatio, a dancing, dance < saltatus, pp. of saltare: see saltant
saltation Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
Browse dictionary entries near saltation
- ‹ saltarello
- ‹ saltant
- ‹ Salta
- ‹ Salt River
- ‹ salt-rising bread
- ‹ salt pork
- ‹ salt marsh
- ‹ salt lick
- ‹ Salt Lake City
- ‹ salt grass

