sal·ta·to·ri·al \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷əl\adjective Etymology: Latin saltatorius + English -al 1.: of, relating to, or marked by leaping or dancing : saltatory < saltatorial exercises > < the bow's saltatorial elasticity — Paul Hindemith > 2.: capable of or adapted for leaping < saltatorial legs >