Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
saltation
noun
/sælˈteɪʃən/
Definition
Saltation refers to a leap or jump, often used in a scientific context to describe sudden changes or movements.
Examples
- The frog moved by saltation as it leaped from one lily pad to another.
- In ecology, the saltation of species occurs when they move from one habitat to another in a non-continuous manner.
Meaning
The act of jumping or leaping, especially in a rhythmic or periodic manner.
Synonyms
- leap
- jump
- spring
- bound
