Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

contranatant

adjective

/ˈkɒntrəˌneɪtənt/

Definition

Swimming against the current; moving against the flow of water.

Examples

The fish were contranatant, bravely swimming upstream to spawn.
In a race, the contranatant swimmers showed impressive strength by defying the river’s current.

Meaning

The term describes the action of moving in a direction opposite to the prevailing current or flow, particularly in water bodies like rivers or streams.