Definition of Saltation

1. Noun. (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface.

Category relationships: Geology
Generic synonyms: Action, Activity, Natural Action, Natural Process
Derivative terms: Saltate

2. Noun. (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species.
Category relationships: Genetic Science, Genetics
Generic synonyms: Chromosomal Mutation, Genetic Mutation, Mutation

3. Noun. An abrupt transition. "A successful leap from college to the major leagues"
Exact synonyms: Jump, Leap
Generic synonyms: Transition
Specialized synonyms: Quantum Jump
Derivative terms: Jump, Leap

4. Noun. Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.

5. Noun. A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.
Exact synonyms: Bounce, Bound, Leap, Leaping, Spring
Generic synonyms: Jump, Jumping
Specialized synonyms: Caper, Capriole, Pounce
Derivative terms: Bound, Bound, Leap, Leap, Saltate, Spring, Spring

Definition of Saltation

1. n. A leaping or jumping.

Definition of Saltation

1. Noun. A leap, jump or dance. ¹

2. Noun. (biology) A sudden change from one generation to the next; a mutation. ¹

3. Noun. Any abrupt transition. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Saltation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Saltation

1. 1. A leaping or jumping. "Continued his saltation without pause." (Sir W. Scott) 2. Beating or palpitation; as, the saltation of the great artery. 3. An abrupt and marked variation in the condition or appearance of a species; a sudden modification which may give rise to new races. "We greatly suspect that nature does make considerable jumps in the way of variation now and then, and that these saltations give rise to some of the gaps which appear to exist in the series of known forms." (Huxley) Origin: L. Saltatio: cf. F. Saltation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Saltation

salt wasting
salt water
salt water boils
salt water marsh
salt water soap
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saltant
saltants
saltarelli
saltarello
saltarellos
saltate
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Literary usage of Saltation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Practical and Internal Evidence Against Catholicism: With Occasional by Joseph Blanco White (1835)
"EXAMINATION OF THE TITLE TO INFALLIBILITY, SPIRITUAL SUPREMACY, AND EXCLUSIVE Saltation, CLAIMED BY THE Ro- MAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. ..."

2. Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship by General Association of Connecticut (1853)
"3 Lord, incline me to repent; Let me now my fall lament; Deeply my revolt deplore; Weep, believe, and sin no more. THE WAY OF Saltation. ..."

3. The Theosophist by Theosophical Society (Madras, India) (1890)
"Then having practised Yog» during many lives be, through such practice, attains saltation (viz.}, tlw supreme seat of Vi-linu going through the ..."

4. Dictionary of Anecdote, Incident, Illustrative Fact: Selected and Arranged by Walter Baxendale (1888)
"... full and free saltation."— Am Ha/ian,J).D. 4040. ORTHODOXY, and earnestness. I remember hearing, many years ago, a story that was very useful to me—the ..."

5. The works of Thomas Goodwin by Thomas Goodwin (1863)
"OF THE WORK OF THE HOLY GHOST OU"B Saltation. BOOK I. A general and brief scheme of the whole of that work committed to the Holy Spirit in bringing us to ..."

6. Practical and Internal Evidence Against Catholicism: With Occasional by Joseph Blanco White (1835)
"EXAMINATION OF THE TITLE TO INFALLIBILITY, SPIRITUAL SUPREMACY, AND EXCLUSIVE Saltation, CLAIMED BY THE Ro- MAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. ..."

7. Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship by General Association of Connecticut (1853)
"3 Lord, incline me to repent; Let me now my fall lament; Deeply my revolt deplore; Weep, believe, and sin no more. THE WAY OF Saltation. ..."

8. The Theosophist by Theosophical Society (Madras, India) (1890)
"Then having practised Yog» during many lives be, through such practice, attains saltation (viz.}, tlw supreme seat of Vi-linu going through the ..."

9. Dictionary of Anecdote, Incident, Illustrative Fact: Selected and Arranged by Walter Baxendale (1888)
"... full and free saltation."— Am Ha/ian,J).D. 4040. ORTHODOXY, and earnestness. I remember hearing, many years ago, a story that was very useful to me—the ..."

10. The works of Thomas Goodwin by Thomas Goodwin (1863)
"OF THE WORK OF THE HOLY GHOST OU"B Saltation. BOOK I. A general and brief scheme of the whole of that work committed to the Holy Spirit in bringing us to ..."

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