saltation

noun

1.
(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
Derived from:
saltate
2.
(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
3.
an abrupt transition
4.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Derived from:
saltate
5.
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Derived from:
saltate