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Meaning of 'saltation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Saltation [ n.]
- A leaping or jumping.
- Beating or palpitation; as, the saltation of the great artery.
- An abrupt and marked variation in the condition or appearance of a species; a sudden modification which may give rise to new races.

Meaning of 'saltation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . saltation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an abrupt transition
Example in sentence:
  • a successful leap from college to the major leagues

Nearby Words:

sal salaam salability salable salacious salacity salad salade salading salaeratus

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