dirigibility
Definition
Noun: - The quality of being steerable or controllable: "dirigibility" refers to the capacity of an object, especially a vehicle like an airship or balloon, to be directed or guided in its movement.
Usage Examples
- (The ability to steer and control the airship is much better now.)
- (They evaluated how well the drone could be guided.)
- (The balloon cannot be steered as precisely.)
Advanced Usage
"to have dirigibility": to possess the property of being controllable.
- The prototype has excellent dirigibility, allowing it to navigate narrow spaces. (The prototype can be steered very well.)
"to improve dirigibility": to enhance the steering or control characteristics.
- Adding fins improved the dirigibility of the rocket during descent. (The fins made the rocket more controllable.)
Variants and Related Words
Dirigible (adj): capable of being directed or steered.
- A dirigible balloon is a type of airship with steering capabilities. (A balloon that can be controlled.)
Dirigible (n): a steerable airship, such as a zeppelin.
- The dirigible floated gracefully over the city. (The steerable airship.)
Synonyms
- Steerability: the ease with which something can be steered.
- Controllability: the ability to be controlled or managed.
- Maneuverability: the capacity to move easily and precisely.
Related Idioms