floating meaning and definition

FLOATING noun

Definition of floating (noun)

1. the act of someone who floats on the water
   • synonyms: natation

FLOATING adjective

Definition of floating (adjective)

1. borne up by or suspended in a liquid
   • "the ship is still floating"; "floating logs"; "floating seaweed"
2. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
   • "a drifting double-dealer"; "the floating population"; "vagrant hippies of the sixties"
   • synonyms: aimless, drifting, vagabond, vagrant
3. inclined to move or be moved about
   • "a floating crap game"
4. (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"
5. not definitely committed to a party or policy
   • "floating voters"