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terpsichorean

English

Alternative forms

  • Terpsichorean

Etymology

From Terpsichore (“the Muse of dance in Greek mythology”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?t??p.s?.k???i?.?n/
  • (US) IPA(key): /?t?p.s?.k???i?.?n/, /?t?p.s??k??.i?.?n/
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Adjective

terpsichorean (comparative more terpsichorean, superlative most terpsichorean)

  1. (dance) Of or relating to dancing.
    • 1939, T. S. Eliot, The Song of the Jellicles (in Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats)
      They're quiet enough in the morning hours,
      They're quiet enough in the afternoon,
      Reserving their terpsichorean powers
      To dance by the light of the Jellicle Moon.

Usage notes

This word is sometimes capitalized, because of its etymology from a proper noun.

Translations

Noun

terpsichorean (plural terpsichoreans)

  1. A person who dances, especially professionally.

Translations

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saltatory

English

Adjective

saltatory (comparative more saltatory, superlative most saltatory)

  1. Of or pertaining to leaps or leaping.
  2. That proceeds by leaps rather than by smooth, continuous variation.

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