saltatorial

American

[sal-tuh-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] / ˌsæl təˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /

adjective

pertaining to saltation.
Zoology. characterized by or adapted for leaping.

saltatorial British

/ ˌsæltəˈtɔːrɪəl, ˈsæltəˌtɔːrɪ /

adjective

biology specialized for or characterized by jumping

the saltatorial legs of a grasshopper
of or relating to saltation

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

unsaltatorial

adjective

Etymology

Origin of saltatorial

First recorded in 1780–90; saltatory + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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But here is a bigger arrival, a Saltatorial gryllide, a lovely large sea-green grasshopper; his immense ornamental hinder legs put you in mind of steam propellers.

From In Touch with Nature Tales and Sketches from the Life by Stables, Gordon

Saltatorial or Saltatory: formed for jumping or leaping: a posterior femur when much enlarged and dilated.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

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