astronavigation

as·tro·nav·i·ga·tion

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [as-troh-nav-i-gey-shuh n]
- /ˌæs troʊˌnæv ɪˈgeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [as-troh-nav-i-gey-shuh n]
- /ˌæs troʊˌnæv ɪˈgeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of astronavigation word

noun astronavigation celestial navigation 3
noun astronavigation celestial navigation. 1
noun astronavigation Determination of the position and course of an aircraft or a spacecraft by means of observation of the stars. 1
noun astronavigation (nautical) Navigation by using the positions of the stars and other heavenly bodies. 0
noun astronavigation (science fiction) Navigation through space. 0

See all 5 definitions of astronavigation

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Origin of astronavigation

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; astro- + navigation

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Parts of speech for Astronavigation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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astronavigation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for astronavigation

noun astronavigation

astro-inertial guidance — celestial guidance.
celestial guidance — the guidance of a spacecraft or missile by reference to the position of one or more celestial bodies
celo-navigation — celestial navigation.

All 3 Synonyms of astronavigation

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