flo·to·ri·al \(ˈ)flō|tōrēəl\adjective orflo·te·ri·al\-tir-\ Etymology: irregular from floater + -ial 1.: running for or elected to office as a floater < a flotorial representative > 2.: represented by or entitled to be represented by a floater < a flotorial district > sometimes: held by a floater < a flotorial post >