saltatory

Definition of saltatorynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for saltatory
Adjective
  • Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The sudden rise of Tyler Ballgame from the Eagle Rock scene is something Perry seems to feel some ambivalence about.
    Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Additionally, scientists uncovered a necropolis of children, also dating from the Gallo-Roman period, and discontinuous remains extending into the modern era.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
  • This eerie sensation is further enhanced by elliptical editing that seamlessly skips back and forth in time across the span of just a few days, creating a sense of fluidity across what should feel discontinuous.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • An abrupt shut-in causes fines migration — when tiny particles of rock and clay within the porous materials become dislodged, settle, and severely plug the pore throats near the wellbore.
    Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
  • But her rocket-like ascent came to an abrupt – and almost final – stop at her very next World Cup event.
    Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Take, for example, radiation, which with moderate exposures can increase an astronaut’s long-term risk of cancer and with heavy doses can cause acute sickness.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
  • His masterful short stories revolve around distinctive characters with profound empathy and acute detail.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Saltatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltatory. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster