navigable

adjective
UK: /ˈnævɪɡəbl̩/
US: /ˈnævɪɡəbl̩/

  1. If a river, lake, or sea is navigable, it is deep and wide enough for ships and boats to travel on it.

    1. The river is navigable for small boats.
    2. The Panama Canal made the sea route more navigable for international trade.

  2. Easy to guide or direct; not likely to become lost or disoriented.

    1. The website is navigable and easy to use.
    2. The app provided a navigable interface for users of all technical backgrounds.

Synonyms

passable negotiable manageable accessible

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "navigable" in English means: If a river, lake, or sea is navigable, it is deep and wide enough for ships and boats to travel on it., Easy to guide or direct; not likely to become lost or disoriented..

The phonetic transcription of "navigable" is /ˈnævɪɡəbl̩/ in British English and /ˈnævɪɡəbl̩/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "navigable": passable, negotiable, manageable, accessible.

Example usage of "navigable": "The river is navigable for small boats.". More examples on the page.