— floatingly , adv.
/floh"ting/ , adj.
1. being buoyed up on water or other liquid.
2. having little or no attachment to a particular place; moving from one place to another: a floating work force.
3. Pathol. away from its proper position, esp. in a downward direction: a floating kidney.
4. not fixed or settled in a definite place or state: a floating population.
5. Finance.
a. in circulation or use, or not permanently invested, as capital.
b. composed of sums due within a short time: a floating debt.
6. Mach.
a. having a soft suspension greatly reducing vibrations between the suspended part and its support.
b. working smoothly.
[ 1555-65; FLOAT + -ING 2 ]