floating vs natation

floating and natation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
floating	Yes	Yes	No	No
natation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, floating and natation are synonyms defined as:

floating (noun)	natation (noun)
the act of someone who floats on the water	the act of someone who floats on the water

floating (adjective)	natation (adjective)
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
inclined to move or be moved about
not definitely committed to a party or policy
(of a part of the body) not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position
continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another