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Definition of saltus in English: saltusnoun ˈsaltəsˈsaltəs literary A sudden transition; a breach of continuity. Example sentencesExamples - The order of the rings is suddenly altered by half an order: the rings become faint, then there is a saltus of half an order in the colours.
Origin Mid 17th century: from Latin, literally 'leap'. Definition of saltus in US English: saltusnounˈsaltəs literary A sudden transition; a breach of continuity. Example sentencesExamples - The order of the rings is suddenly altered by half an order: the rings become faint, then there is a saltus of half an order in the colours.
Origin Mid 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘leap’. |