flit Copy link Outline 1. an infinite number of atoms f. about, infinita vis v. atomorum, Cic. N. D. 1, 20, 54 • flit: vŏlĭto, 1. an infinite number of atoms f. about, infinita vis v. atomorum, Cic. N. D. 1, 20, 54: shades f. about among the living, umbrae v. inter vivos, Lucr. 4, 42: to f. about the forum (gaily), v. in foro, Cic. de Or. 1, 38, 173: v. to hover. Comp. circumvolito, to f. (or flutter) round: Virg.: Lucr.