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What are words with the root word of nav?

You're likely thinking of the root word "nav" which comes from the Latin word "navigare" meaning "to sail." Here are some words with that root:

* Navigate: To steer a ship or aircraft, or to find one's way around.

* Navigation: The act of steering a ship or aircraft, or the process of finding one's way around.

* Navigator: A person who steers a ship or aircraft, or who plans routes and guides others.

* Naval: Relating to ships or the navy.

* Navy: A country's fleet of warships.

* Circumnavigate: To sail or travel completely around something, such as the globe.

* Navigable: Capable of being sailed or traveled upon.

There are also some less common words with the "nav" root, such as:

* Nave: The central part of a church, often extending from the entrance to the altar. (This word is also related to the Latin word "navis," meaning "ship.")

* Navel: The indentation in the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached. (This word is connected to the Latin word "umbilicus," meaning "navel.")

These are just a few examples. The "nav" root is quite versatile and appears in many words related to sailing, travel, and even anatomy.

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