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saltatory definition
sal·ta·tory (sal′tə tôr′ē)
adjective
- of, characterized by, or adapted for leaping or dancing
- proceeding by abrupt movements or changing by sudden variation
Etymology: L saltatorius < pp. of saltare: see saltant
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