Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

saltatory

adjective

/sælˈteɪ.tər.i/

Definition

relating to or characterized by jumping or leaping.

Examples

The saltatory movement of the insect allowed it to evade predators quickly.
In the study of neurobiology, saltatory conduction refers to the way nerve impulses jump along myelinated axons.

Meaning

Saltatory refers to movement or behavior that involves leaping or jumping from one point to another. It is often used in a biological context to describe the way certain organisms or cells move.