saltatory

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Pronunciation

/ˈsæltət(ə)ɹi/

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/ˈsæltət(ə)ɹi/ · /ˈsæltəˌtɔɹi/ · /ˈsɔl.-/ · /ˈsɑl.-/

Definition of saltatory

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

Of or pertaining to leaps or leaping.

“When we had all laughed and applauded till we were faint, Starling, not to be outdone, favoured us with a more modern saltatory entertainment in the Lancashire clog manner — to the best of my belief, the longest dance ever performed […]”

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adj

Of or pertaining to leaps or leaping.

“When we had all laughed and applauded till we were faint, Starling, not to be outdone, favoured us with a more modern saltatory entertainment in the Lancashire clog manner — to the best of my belief, the longest dance ever performed […]”
Proceeding by leaps rather than by smooth, continuous variation.

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Borrowed from Latin saltātōrius.

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