Saltatory

C2 16+

Synonyms of saltatory

Antonyms of saltatory

Collocations of saltatory

saltatory movement
Frequency: 80 %

The kangaroo's saltatory movement across the field was mesmerizing.

saltatory conduction
Frequency: 70 %

In saltatory conduction, nerve impulses jump from node to node along a myelinated axon.

saltatory growth
Frequency: 60 %

The plant exhibited saltatory growth, reaching twice its original height in just a month.

saltatory evolution
Frequency: 50 %

Saltatory evolution is characterized by rapid bursts of genetic change followed by periods of stability.

Idiomatic Expressions for saltatory

  • Phrase: saltatory conduction
    Meaning: a type of nerve impulse transmission in which the impulse jumps from one node of Ranvier to another along a myelinated nerve fiber
    Usage: Saltatory conduction allows for faster transmission of nerve impulses compared to continuous conduction.