avigation
|av-i-ga-tion|
/ˌævɪˈɡeɪʃən/
air navigation; rights concerning flight over land
Etymology
'avigation' originates from English, specifically formed by analogy with 'navigation' and influenced by 'aviation'.
'avigation' developed as an analogical formation to the word 'navigation' (from Latin roots) and alongside the established term 'aviation', producing the rarer form 'avigation' in English usage.
Initially used to denote the act or practice of navigating by air (i.e., air navigation); over time its use became rare and it is now mainly seen in specialized or legal contexts (e.g., 'avigation easement').
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare or archaic term referring to the navigation of aircraft; broadly, aviation or air navigation.
The course offered instruction in basic avigation and chart-reading for small aircraft.
Synonyms
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