Topographic: meaning, definitions and examples

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topographic

[ ˌtɒp.əˈɡræf.ɪk ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.