Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

free-floating

adjective
/ˈfriːˈfloʊtɪŋ/
Definition
Not anchored or fixed in place; able to move freely without restriction.
Examples
  • In the ocean, free-floating algae can travel with the currents.
  • The artist’s free-floating ideas were inspiring but lacked structure.
Meaning
The term ‘free-floating’ describes something that is not tied down or constrained, allowing it to move in any direction.
Synonyms
  • Unanchored
  • Loose
  • Floating