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- [ney-vuh l]
- /ˈneɪ vəl/
- /ˈneɪ.vəl/
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- [ney-vuh l]
- /ˈneɪ vəl/
Definitions of naval word
- adjective naval of or relating to warships: a naval battle; naval strength. 1
- adjective naval of or relating to ships of all kinds: naval architecture; naval engineer. 1
- adjective naval belonging to, pertaining to, or connected with a navy: naval affairs. 1
- adjective naval possessing a navy: the great naval powers. 1
- noun naval Of, in, or relating to a navy or navies. 1
- adjective naval of the navy 1
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Origin of naval
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin nāvālis, equivalent to nāv(is) ship + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Naval
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naval popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for naval
adj naval
- marine — of or relating to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea: marine vegetation.
- maritime — connected with the sea in relation to navigation, shipping, etc.
- seafaring — traveling by sea.
- aquatic — An aquatic animal or plant lives or grows on or in water.
- nautical — of or relating to sailors, ships, or navigation: nautical terms.
adjective naval
- sailing — an area of canvas or other fabric extended to the wind in such a way as to transmit the force of the wind to an assemblage of spars and rigging mounted firmly on a hull, raft, iceboat, etc., so as to drive it along.
- navigational — the act or process of navigating.
- seagoing — designed or fit for going to sea, as a vessel.
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