Synonyms for natant


Grammar : Adj
Spell : neyt-nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈneɪt nt


Définition of natant

Origin :
  • 1707, from Latin natantem, present participle of natare "to swim," frequentative of nare "to swim" (see natatorium).
  • As in swimming : adj existing in liquid
Example sentences :
  • Tota natant crispis juga motibus et tremit absens Pampinus, et vitreis vindemia turget in undis.
  • Extract from : « Letters of Edward FitzGerald » by Edward FitzGerald
  • She stood rigid, listening with a natant, sickening consciousness that something terrible hung at her back.
  • Extract from : « The Red Debt » by Everett MacDonald

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