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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of volitant¹

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

Related Words

• aerial
• floating
• soaring