pathfind

English

Etymology

Back-formation from pathfinding, equivalent to path +‎ find.

Verb

pathfind (third-person singular simple present pathfinds, present participle pathfinding, simple past and past participle pathfound)

1. (computing) To find the best route between two points.
   • (Can we date this quote?), “Warden”, in Minecraft Wiki‎^[1]:

     If the warden has a targetable entity, is not investigating any disturbances, and is otherwise idle, it pathfinds toward the closest entity, prioritizing players over mobs.