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navigable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈnævəɡəbəɫ// UK //nˈævɪɡəbəl// nav·i·ga·ble

adj. easy to use or understand. You use this to describe a website, a map, or a system that is not confusing.

adj. capable of being easily navigated or understood. Often describes digital interfaces, physical spaces, or complex systems that allow for smooth movement or clear direction.


SIMPLE

The website is very navigable and easy to use.

CONTEXTUAL

The city's new subway system is highly navigable, with clear signs and helpful maps at every station.

COMPLEX

A well-designed software interface must be both intuitive and navigable, ensuring that even novice users can complete complex tasks without becoming frustrated by the layout.

Origin

From Middle French navigable, from Latin navigabilis.

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