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topographic

 

[ ˌtɒp.əˈɡræf.ɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

mapping

Relating to the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.

Synonyms

cartographic, geographical, terrain-related

Examples of usage

  • The map provided detailed topographic information about the terrain.
  • Topographic surveys are essential for understanding the landscape.
Context #2 | Noun

geography

A detailed description or representation of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.

Synonyms

chart, map, survey

Examples of usage

  • The topographic showed the elevation changes in the region.
  • Studying topographics helps in understanding the landforms.

Translations

Translations of the word "topographic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 topográfico

🇮🇳 स्थलाकृतिक

🇩🇪 topografisch

🇮🇩 topografis

🇺🇦 топографічний

🇵🇱 topograficzny

🇯🇵 地形の

🇫🇷 topographique

🇪🇸 topográfico

🇹🇷 topografik

🇰🇷 지형의

🇸🇦 طبوغرافي

🇨🇿 topografický

🇸🇰 topografický

🇨🇳 地形的

🇸🇮 topografski

🇮🇸 landfræðilegur

🇰🇿 топографиялық

🇬🇪 ტოპოგრაფიული

🇦🇿 topoqrafik

🇲🇽 topográfico

Etymology

The term 'topographic' originated from the Greek words 'topos' meaning place and 'graphikos' meaning to write. It has been used in English since the mid-19th century to refer to the detailed mapping or description of physical features of a particular area, especially in relation to geography and cartography.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,462, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.