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natation

(nā tā′s̸hən)

noun

the act or art of swimming

Origin: L natatio < pp. of natare: see natant

Related Forms:

natational adjective

See natation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act or skill of swimming.

Origin:

Origin: Latin natātiō, natātiōn-

Origin: , from natātus

Origin: , past participle of natāre, frequentative of nāre, to swim; see snā- in Indo-European roots

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