Floating meaning

What does “floating” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“floating” is a noun and adjective with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the act of someone who floats on the water.

floating

borne up by or suspended in a liquid
“the ship is still floating”
“floating logs”
continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
“a drifting double-dealer”
“the floating population”
Synonymsaimless drifting vagabond vagrant
inclined to move or be moved about
“a floating crap game”
(of a part of the body) not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position
“floating ribs are not connected with the sternum”
“a floating kidney”
not definitely committed to a party or policy
“floating voters”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University