saltatory

Of, relating to, or adapted for leaping or dancing.

Proceeding by leaps rather than by smooth gradual transitions.

Same as saltatorial.

A leaper or dancer.

Leaping or dancing; having the power of, or used in, leaping or dancing.

a theory of evolution which holds that the transmutation of species is not always gradual, but that there may come sudden and marked variations. See Saltation.

an affection in which pressure of the foot on a floor causes the patient to spring into the air, so as to make repeated involuntary motions of hopping and jumping.

Of or pertaining to leaps or leaping

That proceeds by leaps rather than by smooth, continuous variation