saltational

sal·ta·tion

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sal-tey-shuh n]
- /sælˈteɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sal-tey-shuh n]
- /sælˈteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of saltational word

noun saltational a dancing, hopping, or leaping movement. 1
noun saltational an abrupt movement or transition. 1
noun saltational Geology. intermittent, leaping movement of particles of sand or gravel, as from the force of wind or running water. 1
noun saltational Biology. a sudden discontinuity in a line of descent. a mutation. 1

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Origin of saltational

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

1640-50; < Latin saltātiōn- (stem of saltātiō) a dancing, equivalent to saltāt(us) (past participle of saltāre; see saltant) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Saltational

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saltational popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

saltational usage trend in Literature

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