Definitions for desultory
ˈdɛs əlˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr idesul·to·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. desultoryadjective

   marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

   "desultory thoughts"; "the desultory conversation characteristic of cocktail parties"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. desultoryadjective

   Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence; disconnected; immethodical; aimless.

2. desultoryadjective

   Out of course; by the way; as a digression; not connected with the subject.

3. desultoryadjective

   Disappointing in performance or progress.

4. desultoryadjective

   Leaping, skipping or flitting about, generally in a random or unsteady manner.

5. Etymology: From desultorius, from desultor, from desilio, from de + salio

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Desultory, Desultoriousadjective

   Roving from thing to thing; unsettled; immethodical; unconstant.

   Etymology: desultorius, Lat.

   ’Tis not for a desultory thought to attone for a lewd course of life, nor for any thing but the superinducing of a virtuous habit upon a vitious one, to qualify an effectual conversion. Roger L'Estrange.

   Let but the least trifle cross his way, and his desultorious fancy presently takes the scent, leaves the unfinished and half-mangled notion, and skips away in pursuit of the new game. John Norris.

   Take my desultory thoughts in their native order, as they rise in my mind, without being reduced to rules, and marshalled according to art. Henry Felton, on the Classicks.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Desultory

   Desultory was part of the first wave of Swedish death metal bands, alongside Entombed, Dismember, Unleashed and others. Into Eternity, their Metal Blade debut following a lesser-known EP release, is standard for the genre, energetic and forceful, straddling the line between the more brutal American death style and the melodic Gothenburg variety. Though not groundbreaking, it was considered a fine album by fans. By most accounts, their follow-up, Bitterness, is more of the same, but 1996's Swallow the Snake takes quite a different approach, dropping the death vocals (and, for the most part, death metal itself), for a more heavy rock sound likened by some to Soundgarden. Having been dropped by Metal Blade, they disappeared, but the three members from the Snake album recruited a new fourth member and, continuing the progression from that last album, continued on as the rock act Zebulon, releasing one EP and two LPs. Aftonbladet has called Desultory's final album a "fine farewell."

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1. desultory

   Desultory refers to actions, conversations, or behaviors that lack a certain plan, purpose, or enthusiasm. Often, it implies jumping from one topic or activity to another in a seemingly random or unfocused manner.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Desultoryadjective

   leaping or skipping about

2. Desultoryadjective

   jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence; disconnected; immethodical; aimless; as, desultory minds

3. Desultoryadjective

   out of course; by the way; as a digression; not connected with the subject; as, a desultory remark

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1. Desultory

   Desultory was part of the first wave of Swedish death metal bands, alongside Entombed, Dismember, and others. Into Eternity, their Metal Blade debut following a lesser-known EP release, is standard for the genre, energetic and forceful, straddling the line between the more brutal American death style and the melodic Gothenburg variety. Though not groundbreaking, it was considered a fine album by fans. By most accounts, their followup, Bitterness, is more of the same, but 1996's Swallow the Snake takes quite a different approach, dropping the death vocals, for a more heavy rock sound likened by some to Soundgarden. Having been dropped by Metal Blade, they disappeared, but the three members from the Snake album recruited a new fourth member and, continuing the progression from that last album, continued on as the rock act Zebulon, releasing one EP and 2 LPs.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Desultory

   des′ul-tor-i, adj. jumping from one thing to another: without rational or logical connection: rambling: hasty: loose.—adv. Des′ultorily.—n. Des′ultoriness. [L. desultorius, of or pertaining to a vaulter, inconstant, desultor, a vaulter, desilīre, -sultum, to leap—de, from, and salīre, to jump.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of desultory in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of desultory in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of desultory in a Sentence

1. Seneca:

   Desultory reading is delightful, but to be beneficial, our reading must be carefully directed.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=desultory
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Desultory
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=desultory
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desultory
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desultory
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=desultory
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=desultory