natant

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin natāntem, accusative of natāns. Doublet of naiant.

Adjective

natant (comparative more natant, superlative most natant)

1. Floating or swimming (in water).
2. (heraldry) In a horizontal position, as if swimming.

   Synonym: naiant

Derived terms

• infranatant
• subnatant
• supernatant
• surnatant

 

Latin

Verb

natant

1. third-person plural present active indicative of natō