Synonyms & related words for compass

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of compass — including gyrocompass, sextant, circumnavigate, octant, theodolite, protractor. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to compass

Explore words related to compass — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include navigation, navigator, isogonic, navigational, loxodrome, inclinometer, rhumb, altimeter. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for compass

Common synonyms for compass include gyrocompass, sextant, circumnavigate, octant, theodolite, protractor, scope, ambit — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does compass come from?

The word compass breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -pass, from Latin passus (“step, pace”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.