SALTATORY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

saltatory

adjective

Definition of saltatory

as in sudden

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Adjective

In the path of totality, a low, milky sky may hide the corona, but that also makes the darkness feel heavier and more sudden.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The former employee said that there are informal support groups among alumni, more for navigating a flood of financial advisors and figuring out what to do with sudden wealth than for organizing trades.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of sudden

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The gin is produced using the traditional discontinuous, indirect steam distillation method on a base of Italian grain alcohol, allowing each botanical to be infused gradually and with precision.

— Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
In other words, the global village attempts to describe rather than celebrate a new situation, a new way of being in the western world which is disincarnate and discontinuous.

— Brian A. Cogan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026

Definition of discontinuous

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Peach growers have expressed frustration and disappointment to The Sacramento Bee following the Del Monte bankruptcy, sharing that their businesses have taken significant hits after the abrupt cannery closure.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Reeve will replace interim Geoff Parkin who took over after the abrupt resignation of Nick Merriman due to family health issues in 2025.

— Amah-Rose Abrams, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of abrupt

Adjective

The concern is especially acute for seniors and people with mobility challenges.

— Maddie White, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Ukraine remains heavily reliant on the American Patriot PAC-3 system to intercept Russian ballistic missiles and Ukrainian officials have repeatedly argued that domestic production of this technology would help to ease an acute air defense shortage.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

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