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View synonyms for volitant

volitant

[ vol-i-tnt, -tuhnt ]

adjective

  1. engaged in or having the power of flight.
  2. active; moving.

volitant

/ ˈvɒlɪtənt /

adjective

  1. flying or moving about rapidly
  2. capable of flying

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Word History and Origins

Origin of volitant1

1840–50; < Latin volitant- (stem of volitāns ), present participle of volitāre to flutter, frequentative of volāre to fly; -ant

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Word History and Origins

Origin of volitant1

C19: from Latin volitāre to flit, from volāre to fly

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