Definition of saltations

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  • saltations is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • saltations is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • saltations is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of saltations

  • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bounce
    2. bound
    3. leap
    4. leaping
    5. spring
  • an abrupt transition (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. jump
    2. leap
  • taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. dance
    2. dancing
    3. terpsichore
  • (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species (noun)
  • (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface (noun)

See definition of saltations in Merriam Webster