Word: FLOATING
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Definition of FLOATING
- Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.
"The boat floated on the water."
- To cause something to be suspended in a liquid of greater density.
"to float a boat"
- To be capable of floating.
"Oil floats on vinegar."
- The motion of something that floats.
- (in the plural) Material that floats in a liquid.
- The spreading of plaster on the surface of walls.
- That floats or float.
"floating buoys"
- Not fixed in position, opinion etc.; free to move or drift.
"In China, the large floating population has tended to gravitate to cities."
- (of a tone) that is not attached to any consonant or vowel within its morpheme.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "floating" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "floating", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FLOATING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FLOATING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FLOATING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FLOATING:
- # the floating effect
- # master of floating
- # playing with floating
- # in terms of floating
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