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leap vs saltation

saltation vs leap

leap and saltation both are nouns.

leap is a verb but saltation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leap Yes No Yes No
saltation Yes No No No
As nouns, leap and saltation are synonyms defined as:
  • leap and saltation: a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Other synonyms of leap include bounce, bound, leaping, spring.
As nouns, leap and saltation are synonyms defined as:
  • leap and saltation: an abrupt transition
Other synonyms of leap include jump.
leap (noun) saltation (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
the distance leaped (or to be leaped) taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
an abrupt transition (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
a sudden and decisive increase an abrupt transition
(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
leap (verb) saltation (verb)
pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
move forward by leaps and bounds
cause to jump or leap
jump down from an elevated point
Difference between leap and saltation

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