navigation
|nav/i/ga/tion|
B2
/ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/
(navigate)
directing a course
Etymology
Etymology Information
'navigation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'navigatio', where 'navi-' meant 'ship' and '-gatio' meant 'act of' or 'process of'.
Historical Evolution
'navigatio' transformed into the Old French word 'navigation', and eventually became the modern English word 'navigation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of sailing', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of planning and following a route'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Navigation in the open sea requires precise instruments.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45