Saltatory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsæltət(ə)ɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Saltatory is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to leaps or leaping.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to leaps or leaping.
More Meanings
- Proceeding by leaps rather than by smooth, continuous variation.
Example Sentences
When we had all laughed and applauded till we were faint, Starling, not to be outdone, favoured us with a more modern saltatory entertainment in the Lancashire clog manner — to the best of my belief, the longest dance ever performed […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include saltatorial, saltatoric, saltational, leaprous, leptonic, leptospirotic.
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