saltatory

adjective

Definition of saltatorynext
as in sudden

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  1. sudden
  2. discontinuous
  3. abrupt
  4. acute
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
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • This abrupt transition from rest to constant stimulation leads to mental clutter.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • If selling stars has taken the headlines, this summer has also seen an abrupt change in Newcastle’s buying plans.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 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
Definition of acute
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“Saltatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltatory. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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