ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌtōrē adjective
Etymology: Latin saltatorius, from saltatus + -orius -ory
1. : of or relating to dancing
the saltatory art
2. : characterized by movement in leaps and bounds
saltatory thinking
saltatory insects
3. : proceeding by leaps rather than by gradual transitions : discontinuous
a saltatory advance
saltatory relations between terms
— compare discontinuous variation