Free-floating (adjective)

1. Not anchored or supported.
2. Not attached or connected to anything.
3. Existing independently without being attached to anything.

Origin:

The term 'free-floating' originated in the late 19th century and is derived from the verb 'to float', meaning to be buoyant in a fluid. the term was used to describe objects that float freely in water and later came to be used in various other contexts to describe things that are unanchored or detached.

Examples:

1. The free-floating satellite was lost in space.
2. The free-floating stage design allowed for maximum flexibility.
3. The free-floating anxiety made it difficult for him to focus on anything.
4. The free-floating opinions were not based on any evidence.
5. The free-floating currency exchange rates are constantly changing.