Flotation Meaning
/floʊˈteɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA state of floating, or being afloat.
nounThe ability (as of a tire or snowshoes) to stay on the surface of soft ground or snow.
Sentence Examples
A life jacket is one type of flotation device.
The flotation device kept Tom safely above water.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The life jacket provided enough ____ to keep the swimmer safely on the water's surface.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Every passenger on the boat was required to wear a certified ____ device for their safety.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English float Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English flotation From float + -ation.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The life jacket provided enough ____ to keep the swimmer safely on the water's surface.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Every passenger on the boat was required to wear a certified ____ device for their safety.