adjective
- deep and wide enough to provide passage to ships: a navigable channel.
- capable of being steered or guided, as a ship, aircraft, or missile.
adjective
- wide, deep, or safe enough to be sailed on or througha navigable channel
- capable of being steered or controlleda navigable raft
adj.mid-15c., from Old French navigable (14c.) or directly from Latin navigabilis, from navigat-, past participle stem of navigare (see navigation). Related: Navigability.