saltation
definition: a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
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speech part: noun
definition: taking a series of rhythmical steps and movements in time to music
example: Our saltations on the dance floor are sure to impress.
speech part: noun
definition: an abrupt transition
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speech part: noun
definition: in genetics, a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
example: The first generation of plants had a drastically different leaf shape, leading the scientist to believe a saltation had occurred.
speech part: noun
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definition: (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
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speech part: noun
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