satnav en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsæt.næv/ (UK)
Etymology
Syllabic abbreviation of satellite navigation. Such formation from initial syllables is also alternatively classified as clipping of the compound type (producing a clipped compound), and it is sometimes categorized as blending (but blending stricto sensu involves initial and terminal parts of words that may be delimited by reanalysis).
Meanings
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(countable, informal, uncountable) A satellite navigation system; the navigation that is done via the use of such a system.
Back then there was no satnav — you needed to keep a paper atlas in the delivery van and to consult it daily.
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(Commonwealth, countable, informal, uncountable) A satellite navigation system receiver.
Good thing we have a satnav to help us find our way.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sat nav | alternative | lexicographic | |
| satnavs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |