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- [noot-nt, nyoot-]
- /ˈnut nt, ˈnyut-/
- /njˈuːtənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noot-nt, nyoot-]
- /ˈnut nt, ˈnyut-/
Definitions of nutant word
- adjective nutant drooping; nodding. 1
- noun nutant (of bodily organs and flowers) nodding, drooping. 1
- adjective nutant having the apex hanging down 0
- adjective nutant with the top bent downward; drooping; nodding 0
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Origin of nutant
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < Latin nūtant- (stem of nūtāns), present participle of nūtāre to nod repeatedly. See nutation, -ant
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Parts of speech for Nutant
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preposition
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determiner
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nutant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
nutant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nutant
adjective nutant
- enervated — Cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.
- limp — to walk with a labored, jerky movement, as when lame.
- cernuous — (of some flowers or buds) drooping
- flaccid — soft and limp; not firm; flabby: flaccid biceps.
- lackadaisical — without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt.
Antonyms for nutant
adjective nutant
- upright — erect or vertical, as in position or posture.