Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
saltate
verb
/ˈsɔːl.teɪt/
Definition
to leap or jump; to hop.
Examples
- The frogs saltate from one lily pad to another.
- As the dancers saltate across the stage, they bring the performance to life.
- In certain species of insects, individuals may saltate to evade predators.
Meaning
The term ‘saltate’ derives from the Latin word ‘saltare’, which means to leap or dance. It is often used in biological contexts to describe movements or actions that involve jumping or hopping.
Synonyms
- leap
- jump
- hop
- bounce
