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Definition of navigational

navigational

/ˌnæv.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən.əl/
nav · i · ga · tion · al
Adverb:navigationally
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navigational Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or used for the process of planning, directing, and following a route for a ship, aircraft, vehicle, or person.

Example

"Early mariners relied on celestial observations and basic navigational instruments to cross the open ocean."

2

Relating to the features or interface elements that allow a user to move around and locate information within a website or software application.

Example

"The web designer simplified the top navigational menu so visitors could find product pages more easily."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Navigational' refers to the instruments, methods, or process of finding a route, whereas 'navigable' describes a waterway or passage that is deep, wide, and clear enough for a vessel to travel through.

• Rhymes for navigational

• Nearby Words

navigable
navigate
navigation
navigational
navigationally
navigator
navy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'navigation' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'navigare' (to sail), a compound of 'navis' (ship) and 'agere' (to drive or direct).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Navigational. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/navigational
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