Does anyone really pay attention to the commercials for medical lawsuits? Really? All the drug commercials profess that the maladies that could present themselves as a result of taking the wonder drug could in fact be worse that whatever it is that ails you to start with. Take this particular drug as an example...I believe the drug is to be taken orally, but if, by taking that drug, you run the risk of losing a couple toes or a foot, and/or become afflicted with a "flesh eating genital infection", I think I will just take a pass. Could somebody pass me the placebo, please? I think (according to the Googles) that it is prescribed as a treatment for diabetes. There has to be a better treatment.Today was a lovely day. Three sides of the barn have been painted, and that was the goal. I also got some plants in the ground, did some touch up paint here and there, and did some this and thats. Overall, not a bad day. Beautiful sunshine, temperatures in the mid 70s, and a light breeze. Perfect.
Natant -- Adjective. swimming or floating in water. The pond was quiet, though occasionally a fish would rise to make a little splash among the natant lily pads.
Did You Know? Natant and the smattering of other words birthed in the waters of Latin natare, meaning "to swim," can sound overly formal in many contexts. Rather than use the work natatorium, for example, you're more likely to refer simply to an indoor swimming pool. Similarly, instead of complimenting a friend's skill in natation, you're probably more apt to tell her she's a good swimmer. As for natant, the common German-derived word swimming suits most of us just fine. Science, though, often prefers Latin, which is why you're most likely to encounter nature words in scientific contexts.
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