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单词 saltatory
释义

saltatory

adjective

sal·​ta·​to·​ry ˈsal-tə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce saltatory (audio) ˈsȯl- How to pronounce saltatory (audio)
1
archaic : of or relating to dancing
2
: proceeding by leaps rather than by gradual transitions : discontinuous

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

saltatory

adjective

sal·​ta·​to·​ry ˈsal-tə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce saltatory (audio) ˈsȯl- How to pronounce saltatory (audio)
-ˌtȯr-
: proceeding by leaps rather than by gradual transitions
saltatory conduction of impulses in myelinated nerve fibers

saltatory

adjective

as in discontinuous

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • discontinuous
  • sudden
  • abrupt
  • dynamic
  • acute
  • volatile
  • meteoric
  • sharp
  • changeable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • gradual
  • incremental
  • gradational
  • piecemeal
  • phased
  • progressive
  • tapered
  • imperceptible
  • stepped
  • step-by-step
  • inching
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