26984 words

floating

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
not fixed in one position, place, or level:

Examples:

floating population The city has a large floating population (= people who move around a lot).
floating interest rate The bank has offered us a loan with a floating interest rate.
2
used to refer to a part of the body that is out of its usual position, or not connected to another part of the body:

Examples:

a floating rib

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