saltation - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for saltation , a list of similar words for saltation from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

Synonyms

• bounce
• bound
• leap
• leaping
• saltation
• spring

More generic

• jump
• jumping

More specific

• caper
• capriole
• pounce

Noun

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

Synonyms

• dance
• dancing
• saltation
• terpsichore

More generic

• diversion
• performing arts
• recreation

More specific

• adagio
• break dance
• break dancing
• ceremonial dance
• choreography
• courante
• duet
• hoofing
• mambo
• nauch
• nautch
• nautch dance
• pas de deux
• pas de quatre
• pas de trois
• pas seul
• pavan
• pavane
• phrase
• ritual dance
• ritual dancing
• saraband
• skank
• slam dance
• slam dancing
• social dancing
• stage dancing
• step dancing
• toe dance
• toe dancing
• variation

Noun

an abrupt transition

Synonyms

• jump
• leap
• saltation

More generic

• transition

More specific

• quantum jump

Noun

(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species

Synonyms

• saltation

More generic

• chromosomal mutation
• genetic mutation
• mutation

Noun

(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface

Synonyms

• saltation

More generic

• action
• activity
• natural action
• natural process

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