navigational
UK: ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən.əl | US: ˌnæv.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən.əl
adj. relating to navigation or the process of planning and controlling the course of a vehicle (e.g., ship, aircraft)
adj. involving or used in determining position or direction
The word traces back to Latin navigare ("to sail"), combining navis (ship) and agere (to drive). Over time, navigate evolved in English to mean directing movement, later expanding to air and space travel. The suffix -ational broadened its use as an adjective describing systems or tools aiding navigation.
The aircraft's navigational equipment ensured a safe flight across the Atlantic.
Modern cars rely on GPS for navigational assistance.
The captain checked the navigational charts before setting sail.
Navigational errors can lead to dangerous situations in aviation.
The app provides real-time navigational updates for hikers.