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saltatory definition

sal·ta·tory (sal′tə tôr′ē)

adjective

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

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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