saltation (redirected from Saltations)

sal·ta·tion  (sl-tshn, sôl-)

n.

1. The act of leaping, jumping, or dancing.

2. Discontinuous movement, transition, or development; advancement by leaps.

3. Genetics A single mutation that drastically alters the phenotype.

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[Latin saltti, salttin, from salttus, past participle of saltre, to leap, frequentative of salre, to jump; see salient.]

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saltation [sælˈteɪʃən]

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology an abrupt variation in the appearance of an organism, species, etc., usually caused by genetic mutation

2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Geology the leaping movement of sand or soil particles carried in water or by the wind

3. a sudden abrupt movement or transition

[from Latin saltātiō a dance, from saltāre to leap about]

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saltation  (sl-tshn, sôl-)

A single mutation that drastically alters the phenotype.

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Noun	1.	saltation - (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"
	2.	saltation - (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species genetic science, genetics - the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms chromosomal mutation, genetic mutation, mutation - (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
	3.	saltation - an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues" jump, leap transition - a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another quantum jump - (physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum
	4.	saltation - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music dancing, terpsichore, dance sidestep - a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing) diversion, recreation - an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"; "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"; "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation" adagio - a slow section of a pas de deux requiring great skill and strength by the dancers break dance, break dancing - a form of solo dancing that involves rapid acrobatic moves in which different parts of the body touch the ground; normally performed to the rhythm of rap music courante - a court dance of the 16th century; consisted of short advances and retreats nauch, nautch, nautch dance - an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girls pavan, pavane - a stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries phrase - dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence saraband - a stately court dance of the 17th and 18th centuries; in slow time skank - a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees slam dance, slam dancing - a form of dancing in which dancers slam into one another; normally performed to punk rock hoofing, step dancing - dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures toe dance, toe dancing - a dance performed on tiptoe choreography, stage dancing - a show involving artistic dancing pas seul, variation - (ballet) a solo dance or dance figure pas de deux, duet - (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble) pas de trois - (ballet) a dance for three people pas de quatre - (ballet) a dance for four people social dancing - dancing as part of a social occasion mambo - a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba ceremonial dance, ritual dance, ritual dancing - a dance that is part of a religious ritual tap - a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing) performing arts - arts or skills that require public performance busker - a person who entertains people for money in public places (as by singing or dancing), usually while asking for money jive - dance to jive music; dance the jive trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio" clog - dance a clog dance tap dance - perform a tap dance belly dance - perform a belly dance heel - perform with the heels; "heel that dance" shimmy - dance a shimmy
	5.	saltation - a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards leap, leaping, bounce, bound, spring jumping, jump - the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground; "he advanced in a series of jumps"; "the jumping was unexpected" capriole, caper - a playful leap or hop pounce - the act of pouncing