Word Adjective
navigational
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌnævəˈɡeɪʃənəɫ/ UK /nˌævɪɡˈeɪʃənəl/ nav·i·ga·tion·al
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.”
Etymology
From navigation + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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