Definition

The act or process of floating or being floated, often used in contexts related to buoyancy or the ability to stay on the surface of a liquid.

Example

The floatation device kept the swimmer safe in the water.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new floatation devices they just released?

Yeah, I saw an ad for them online; they look really safe!

I think they might be great for our beach trip next month.

Definitely! Safety first, especially when it comes to floatation gear.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Floatation → It is formed from "float" (from Old French *flotter*, meaning to float) and "-ation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "floatation" refers to the process of floating or the state of being able to float.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of something 'floating' — that's what 'floatation' means, the process of being able to float.

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