saltatory: Meaning and Definition of

sal•ta•to•ry

Pronunciation: (sal'tu-tôr"ē, -tōr"ē), [key]
— adj.
  1. pertaining to or adapted for saltation.
  2. proceeding by abrupt movements.
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