Reptant \Rep"tant\ (r?p"tant), a. [L. reptans, -antis, p. pr. of reptare, v. intens. from repere to creep. See {Reptile}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Bot.) Same as {Repent}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zool.) Creeping; crawling; -- said of reptiles, worms, etc. [1913 Webster]