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saltation

English

  1. 🔊 (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
  2. 🔊 (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
  3. 🔊 an abrupt transition
    “a successful leap from college to the major leagues”
  4. 🔊 a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
  5. 🔊 taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

Spanish

  1. 🔊 saltación saltation

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leap leaping spring bound bounce dancing dance terpsichore leap jump