Associations to the word «Saltation»
Noun
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Wiktionary
SALTATION, noun. A leap, jump or dance.
SALTATION, noun. Beating or palpitation.
SALTATION, noun. (biology) A sudden change from one generation to the next; a mutation.
SALTATION, noun. Any abrupt transition.
SALTATION, noun. (geology) (fluid mechanics) The transport of loose particles by a fluid (such as wind or flowing water).
Dictionary definition
SALTATION, noun. (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface.
SALTATION, noun. (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species.
SALTATION, noun. An abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues".
SALTATION, noun. Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.
SALTATION, noun. A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.