What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
motorable
Example
The dirt road was not motorable due to heavy rains. [motorable: adjective]
Example
The team had to find a motorable route through the mountains to reach their destination. [motorable: adjective]
navigable
Example
The Mississippi River is navigable for large cargo ships. [navigable: adjective]
Example
The captain had to navigate the narrow and winding canal carefully. [navigate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Motorable is more commonly used than navigable in everyday language. Motorable is a more versatile word that can be used in various contexts, while navigable is more specific and is mostly used in nautical or legal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between motorable and navigable?
Both motorable and navigable are formal words that are typically used in technical or legal contexts.
