morisonian

/mɔːrɪˈzoʊniən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Captain James Morison, a British naval officer, or his navigational techniques.

“The morisonian method of dead reckoning was used by sailors to estimate their position at sea.”

2. noun

a person who uses or advocates for the morisonian method of navigation.

“The morisonian expert was invited to speak at the navigation conference.”

Synonyms

  • maritime
  • navigational

Antonyms

  • amateur
  • unskilled