saltatory

adjective

Definition of saltatorynext
as in sudden

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  1. sudden
  2. discontinuous
  3. abrupt
  4. acute
Adjective
  • Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • The 61-year-old was treated in Greece for neck and shoulder injuries and friction burns, after a sudden cabin depressurization triggered oxygen masks and a rapid descent.
    — Costas Kantouris, Los Angeles Times, 10 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
  • Germany's World Cup run came to an abrupt end in the Round of 32 after a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Paraguay.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Naval liaison groups have yet to comment on the abrupt U-turns, although the Joint Maritime Intelligence Center repeated on Sunday that Iranian forces continue to harass shipping.
    — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of abrupt
Adjective
  • Monumental’s entry is targeted at Texas, Florida, Virginia, and Arizona, where building activity and labor shortages are most acute.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • According to the report, Garrett’s cause of death is listed as acute fentanyl toxicity, with the manner of death ruled an accident.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 July 2026
Definition of acute
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“Saltatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltatory. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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