Added 10 October 2026
buoyancy
/ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ noun
In Latin: anosa, antosa, buoyancia Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about buoyancy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface.
- The property of something weightless and insubstantial.
- The tendency to float in water or other liquid.
Origin
From buoyant + -cy or buoy + -ancy.
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