nav·i·ga·tion
 navigation
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- pronunciation:
- nae
vih
geI
sh
n
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or practice of setting a course for or finding one's way to a destination, especially by ship, aircraft, or other vehicle; the act or practice of navigating.
These instruments are used for navigation of the airplane. |
| definition 2: |
the act of finding a correct path over or through an area.
Navigation is difficult in bad weather. |
| derivations: |
navigational (adj.), navigationally (adv.) |
The word navigation
contains the following part:
nav
Latin
root
that means
ship
Example words:
- synonyms:
- naut