Meanings
comparative more saltatory · superlative most saltatory
- Of or pertaining to leaps or leaping.
Near-synonym: jumpy
1 more example
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 […]
1859, Charles Dickens, The Haunted HouseSynonyms: jumpy
- Proceeding by leaps rather than by smooth, continuous variation.
Near-synonyms: discontinuous, jerky, jumpy
Synonyms: discontinuous, jerky, jumpy
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveOf or pertaining to leaps or leaping.
adjectiveProceeding by leaps rather than by smooth, continuous variation.
Origin
- Latinsaliō
- Latinsaltō
- Latinsaltātōrius
- Englishsaltatory
Borrowed from Latin saltātōrius.
More words from Latin
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Greek αλτικός
- αλτικός (altikós)related to jumping or leaping
Latin saltātōrius
- saltātōriusrelated to jumping or leaping
Cite this entry
saltatory. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saltatory
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