natant
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin natāntem, accusative of natāns. Doublet of naiant.
Adjective
natant (comparative more natant, superlative most natant)
- Floating or swimming (in water).
- (heraldry) In a horizontal position, as if swimming.
- Synonym: naiant
Derived terms
Latin
Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈna.tant]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈnaː.tant]
Verb
natant
- third-person plural present active indicative of natō