geographical
Geographical (adj) means relating to geography; an alternative form of geographic. Example: “The two towns are close in geographical terms but culturally very different.”
How to Use Geographical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInterchangeable with "geographic" in almost all contexts.
Word Forms
more geographical comparative, geographicals plural, most geographical superlative
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The two towns are close in _____ terms but culturally very different.
Etymology
From geography plus the adjective suffix -ical.
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What does “geographical” mean?
The word “geographical” means relating to geography; an alternative form of geographic. In plain terms, interchangeable with "geographic" in almost all contexts.
How do you pronounce “geographical”?
“Geographical” is pronounced jee-uh-GRA-fihkl (/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪkl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “geographical” in a sentence?
Here is “geographical” used in a sentence: “The two towns are close in geographical terms but culturally very different.”
What part of speech is “geographical”?
“Geographical” is an adjective.
Is “geographical” a common word?
“Geographical” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between "geographical" and "geographic"?
"Geographical" is an alternative form of "geographic," and both describe something relating to geography with essentially the same meaning. The choice between them is largely stylistic rather than a difference in meaning.
When should you use "geographical" instead of "geographic"?
Both forms are correct and interchangeable, but "geographical" tends to appear more often in British English, while "geographic" is somewhat more common in American English.
Can "geographical" describe political or cultural boundaries, or only physical features?
"Geographical" relates to geography broadly, so it can describe physical features like mountains and rivers as well as human-defined boundaries such as regions or borders, wherever location is the relevant factor.
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