Navigable: meaning, definitions and examples

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navigable

 

[ ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

waterway

Capable of being navigated; open to travel or transportation, especially of ships or boats.

Synonyms

open, passable, traversable

Examples of usage

  • The river is navigable for large vessels.
  • The canal is navigable throughout the year.
Context #2 | Adjective

website

Easy to move through or use; user-friendly.

Synonyms

easy to navigate, intuitive, user-friendly

Examples of usage

  • The website has a clear navigable layout.
  • The navigable menu makes it easy to find information.

Translations

Translations of the word "navigable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navegável

🇮🇳 नौगम्य

🇩🇪 schiffbar

🇮🇩 terlayar

🇺🇦 судноплавний

🇵🇱 żeglowny

🇯🇵 航行可能な (こうこうかのうな)

🇫🇷 navigable

🇪🇸 navegable

🇹🇷 sefer yapılabilir

🇰🇷 항행할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للملاحة

🇨🇿 splavný

🇸🇰 splavný

🇨🇳 可航行的 (kě hángxíng de)

🇸🇮 ploven

🇮🇸 siglanlegur

🇰🇿 жүзуге қолайлы

🇬🇪 მცურავი

🇦🇿 gəmi ilə keçilə bilən

🇲🇽 navegable

Etymology

The word 'navigable' originated from the Latin word 'navigabilis', which is derived from 'navigare' meaning 'to sail'. It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. The term has been used to describe the ability to sail or travel through waterways and has evolved to include the ease of movement through various mediums such as websites.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,094 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.