natation vs floating

natation and floating both are nouns.

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

As nouns, natation and floating are synonyms defined as:

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

natation (adjective)	floating (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