astronavigation
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/ˌæstrəˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/
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/ˌæstrəʊˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/
space navigation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'astronavigation' originates from the combination of 'astro-' from Greek 'astron' meaning 'star' and 'navigation' from Latin 'navigatio' meaning 'sailing or navigation'.
Historical Evolution
'astronavigation' evolved from the Greek and Latin roots to describe the modern practice of navigating in space.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to navigation by stars on Earth, but now it primarily refers to space navigation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice or science of navigating a spacecraft by the observation of celestial bodies.
Astronavigation is crucial for long-distance space travel.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42