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topographical

to·pog·ra·phy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tuh-pog-ruh-fee]
    • /təˈpɒg rə fi/
    • /təˈpɒɡ.rə.fi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tuh-pog-ruh-fee]
    • /təˈpɒg rə fi/

Definitions of topographical word

  • noun plural topographical the detailed mapping or charting of the features of a relatively small area, district, or locality. 1
  • noun plural topographical the detailed description, especially by means of surveying, of particular localities, as cities, towns, or estates. 1
  • noun plural topographical the relief features or surface configuration of an area. 1
  • noun plural topographical the features, relations, or configuration of a structural entity. 1
  • noun plural topographical a schema of a structural entity, as of the mind, a field of study, or society, reflecting a division into distinct areas having a specific relation or a specific position relative to one another. 1
  • adjective topographical A topographical survey or map relates to or shows the physical features of an area of land, for example its hills, valleys, and rivers. 0
See all 6 definitions of topographical

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Origin of topographical

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English topographye < Late Latin topographia < Greek topographía. See topo-, -graphy

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Parts of speech for Topographical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Topographical

topographical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

topographical usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for topographical

adj topographical

adjective topographical

  • landscape — a section or expanse of rural scenery, usually extensive, that can be seen from a single viewpoint.
All 4 Synonyms of topographical

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Related words

  • hypsography

    a branch of geography that deals with the measurement and mapping of the topography of the earth above sea level.

  • orienteering

    a competitive sport, originating in Sweden, that tests the skills of map reading and cross-country running, in which competitors race through an unknown area to find various checkpoints by using only a compass and topographical map, the winner being the finisher with the lowest elapsed time.

  • phototopography

    topographical surveying employing photogrammetric methods.

  • senile

    showing a decline or deterioration of physical strength or mental functioning, especially short-term memory and alertness, as a result of old age or disease.

  • youthful

    characterized by youth; young.
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