Volitant

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    flying; capable of flight. not-comparable

    "volitant aquatic birds"

Synonyms

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flittingflutteringflying

Example

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"And to test his idea he made no further effort, merely keeping his balance in the air each time his drop to earth lifted him again into those long and fantastic cruises; but the impetus weakened with every dwindling flight and the volitant boy came gradually to a standstill."

Etymology

From Latin volitāns.

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