saltatory

(saltə tôr′ē)

adjective

  1. of, characterized by, or adapted for leaping or dancing
  2. proceeding by abrupt movements or changing by sudden variation

Origin: L saltatorius < pp. of saltare: see saltant

See saltatory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or adapted for leaping or dancing.
  2. Proceeding by leaps rather than by smooth gradual transitions.

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