Wordiyonav
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From Latin nāvis and Greek naus (ship). The 'ship' sense extends from literal navy and naval to metaphorical navigation (steering a course). Greek naut- gives us astronaut (star sailor) and nautical. Even nausea comes from this root — originally 'seasickness' from being on a ship.
Associated Words
aeronautics
The science and practice of flight and aircraft design
astronaut
A person trained to travel in space
astronautical
Relating to astronauts or space travel
astronautics
The science and technology of space flight
circumnavigate
To travel completely around something, especially the world
circumnavigation
The act of traveling completely around the world
circumnavigator
A person who travels around the world by ship
nausea
An urge to vomit; strong disgust
nauseate
To cause nausea or strong disgust
nautical
Relating to ships, sailors, or sea navigation
naval
Of or relating to a navy or warships
nave
The central hall of a church
navigable
Wide and deep enough for ships to pass through
navigate
To plan and direct the course of a vehicle; to find one's way
navigation
The science of planning and following a route; maritime travel
navigator
A person who directs the route of a ship or aircraft
navy
A country's military sea force; dark blue color