Navigational
(adjective)
- Relating to navigation or the navigation of ships, aircraft, or spacecraft.
- Relating to the design or use of navigational aids, such as maps, charts, compasses, or GPS systems.
Origin:
Derived from the word 'navigation' meaning the process of determining a vessel's position and planning and controlling its movement.
Examples:
- The navigational equipment allowed the pilot to find his way back to the airport in poor visibility conditions.
- The navigational system was updated with the latest information to ensure that the vessel remained on course.
- The navigational skills of the sailors were tested as they navigated the treacherous waters of the northern ocean.
- The navigational charts showed the depths of the ocean and the locations of underwater hazards.
- The navigational lights on the ship indicated its direction of travel and its size to other vessels on the water.