Dictionary Check: saltation
"saltation" is a valid word!
Scrabble
9
points
Words with Friends
11
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Definition
noun
(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
noun
(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
noun
an abrupt transition
Example:
"a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
noun
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
noun
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
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