saltatory

adjective

Definition of saltatorynext
as in sudden

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saltatory
  1. sudden
  2. discontinuous
  3. abrupt
  4. acute
Adjective
  • All of a sudden, Ned seems to regain his memories of Peter just as the film ends.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • Conversely, a significant number of patients who experience sudden cardiac death likely did not have that abnormal measurement.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of sudden
Adjective
  • 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
  • Potentially more critical for this discontinuous tariff policy is the fact that those who paid the tariffs when imposed are likely entitled to refunds.
    — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026
Definition of discontinuous
Adjective
  • Hundreds of thousands of people had gathered peacefully in the German capital for the annual Christopher Street Day celebrations, one of Europe's largest LGBTQ events, before the apparent attack brought it to an abrupt end.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 26 July 2026
  • Soto’s abrupt departure Friday didn’t help a Mets offense that managed only one run over seven innings against 24-year-old Dodgers flamethrower Roki Sasaki, who struck out nine.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of abrupt
Adjective
  • However, Venus is getting some harsh contact from Mars and Saturn, which probably feels most acute on August 21, when Venus opposes Saturn.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • These figures reflect the dismal state of rural-health-care infrastructure, which is particularly acute in maternity care.
    — Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
Definition of acute
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“Saltatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltatory. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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