saltigrade

sal·ti·grade

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sal-ti-greyd, sawl-]
- /ˈsæl tɪˌgreɪd, ˈsɔl-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sal-ti-greyd, sawl-]
- /ˈsæl tɪˌgreɪd, ˈsɔl-/

Definitions of saltigrade word

adjective saltigrade moving by leaping. 1
adjective saltigrade belonging or pertaining to the family Salticidae, comprising the jumping spiders. 1
adjective saltigrade (of animals) adapted for moving in a series of jumps 0

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Origin of saltigrade

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < Latin salt(āre) to jump (see saltant) + -i- + -grade

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Parts of speech for Saltigrade

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saltigrade popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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