Word
navigational
Phoneticsnav·i·ga·tion·al, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌnævəˈɡeɪʃənəɫ/
UK/nˌævɪɡˈeɪʃənəl/
Definition
adj. relating to the way you find your way or move through a place. You use this to describe tools, skills, or systems that help you travel.
adj. relating to the process of determining and following a course or route. Often describes the technical systems or skills required for safe and efficient travel.
Examples
“The ship has a modern navigational system.”
“The hikers used a paper map and a compass for their navigational needs since the GPS signal was weak.”
“The development of satellite-based navigational technology has revolutionized global shipping, allowing vessels to maintain precise routes even in the most remote and unpredictable waters.”
Examples
simple
“The ship has a modern navigational system.”
contextual
“The hikers used a paper map and a compass for their navigational needs since the GPS signal was weak.”
complex
“The development of satellite-based navigational technology has revolutionized global shipping, allowing vessels to maintain precise routes even in the most remote and unpredictable waters.”
Real-World Examples
“It's a noteworthy finding given how our reliance on GPS and other navigational devices means fewer opportunities for active navigation today.” Etymology
From navigation + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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