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nutant

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈnjuːtənt/

KK: /nʌtənt/

adjective
Definition

Describing something that is nodding or drooping, often used to refer to plants or flowers that bend or sway.


Example

The nutant flowers swayed gently in the breeze, creating a beautiful display.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how nutant some of the flowers look lately?
Sloth B
Yeah, it seems like they’re not getting enough sunlight.
Sloth A
Exactly! They look so droopy and sad now.
Sloth B
I think we should move them to a brighter spot.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nodding
drooping
swaying
Antonyms
upright
stiff
rigid
Root Explanation

Nutant is derived from the Latin "nutare" (meaning to nod or sway). The word describes a state of swaying or nodding, often used in a figurative sense to indicate indecision or uncertainty.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that is 'nodding' or 'swaying' — that's what nutant means, reflecting a state of indecision or uncertainty.

Visually Confused Words
natant
mutant
nant
insultant
annuitant
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