saltation

Noun

Meaning

A leaping or jumping.

Beating or palpitation; as, the saltation of the great artery.

An abrupt and marked variation in the condition or appearance of a species; a sudden modification which may give rise to new races.

Source: Webster's dictionary

spring dance bound jump dancing leap bounce terpsichore leaping bob ascension give increase start fall

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fall reduce contract stand decline decrease

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action activity transition jump jumping mutation

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a successful leap from college to the major leagues Source: Internet

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