Dictionary
floating
adjective float·ing \ˈflō-tiŋ\
: continually moving or changing position
: having no fixed value or rate
: not associated with a particular political party : not certain to vote for a particular candidate or party in an election
Full Definition of FLOATING
1
: buoyed on or in a fluid
2
: located out of the normal position <a floating kidney>
3
a : continually drifting or changing position <the floating population> b : not presently committed or invested <floating capital> c : short-term and usually not funded <floating debt> d : having no fixed value or rate <floating currencies> <floating interest rates>
4
: connected or constructed so as to operate and adjust smoothly <a floating axle>
See floating defined for English-language learners
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of FLOATING
1600
Rhymes with FLOATING
Medical Dictionary
floating
adjective float·ing \ˈflōt-iŋ\
Medical Definition of FLOATING
: located out of the normal position or abnormally movable <a floating kidney>
Learn More About FLOATING
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: floating accentPrevious Word in the Dictionary: float grassAll Words Near: floating
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up floating? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).