saltus

[ sal-tuh s, sawl- ]

/ ˈsæl təs, ˈsɔl- /

noun, plural sal·tus·es. Mathematics.

oscillation(def 5b).

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Origin of saltus

1655–65; < New Latin, Latin: a leap. See salt²

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Examples from the Web for saltus

Carelessness over his personal effects was a characteristic of Mr. Saltus'.
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During the years Mr. Saltus had become an adept with animals.
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During the latter years of Mr. Saltus' life much of Miss S——'s time was spent abroad.
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What Mr. Saltus did with his mornings did not concern Lady C—— in the least.
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When engaged in writing a book it was Mr. Saltus' custom to sharpen dozens of pencils and have them at hand.
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British Dictionary definitions for saltus

saltus

/ (ˈsæltəs) /

noun plural -tuses

a break in the continuity of a sequence, esp the omission of a necessary step in a logical argument

Word Origin for saltus

Latin: a leap

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