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Meaning of saltatory | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

/ˈsæltət(ə)ɹi/

Definitions

Of or pertaining to leaps or leaping.
Proceeding by leaps rather than by smooth, continuous variation.

Examples

“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 […]”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

salted salten saltest saltfree saltier saltiest