Definition

The act or process of floating, especially in relation to objects or materials that are buoyant in water.

Example

The floatage of the debris on the surface of the lake was a concern for the local wildlife.

Conversation

I was reading about the concept of floatage in my marine biology class.

Oh really? What does that involve?

It’s basically about how objects on water can remain buoyant.

That sounds interesting! I never knew there was a specific term for it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Floatage → It is formed from "float" (from Old English *flōtan*, meaning to flow or float) and "-age" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "floatage" refers to the state or condition of floating.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'float' which means to flow on the surface of a liquid, and the '-age' suffix indicates a state, so 'floatage' describes the condition of being in a floating state.

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