saltatory
saltatory · more saltatory · most saltatory
Of or pertaining to leaps or leapingOf or pertaining to leaps or leaping.
UK/ˈsæltət(ə)ɹi/US/ˈsæltəˌtɔɹi/
Meaning
2 sensesOf or pertaining to leaps or leaping.
Near-synonym: jumpy
Proceeding by leaps rather than by smooth, continuous variation.
Near-synonyms: discontinuous, jerky, jumpy
Origin
Borrowed from Latin saltātōrius.Borrowed from Latin saltātōrius.
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Forms
more saltatory, most saltatory| Comparative | more saltatory Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most saltatory Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsDerivedmicrosaltatory
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form