free–floating

adjective free–float·ing \-ˈflō-tiŋ\

: not connected or attached to anything : not directed at or caused by anything specific

Full Definition of FREE-FLOATING

a : floating freely <free–floating vegetation>

b : lacking specific attachment, direction, or purpose <free–floating ideas>

: felt as an emotion without apparent cause <free–floating anxiety>

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1921

Medical Dictionary

adjective free–float·ing \ˈfrē-ˈflōt-iŋ\

: felt as an emotion without apparent cause <free–floating anxiety>

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