topography
What is another word for topography? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The physical shape and features of an area of land, such as its hills, valleys, and rivers.
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How to use topography
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
local topography
topography of the region
topography map
Etymology
From Ancient Greek topographia, from tópos ("place") and gráphō ("to write, describe").
Full origin of topography →Frequently asked questions
What does “topography” mean?
The word “topography” means the physical shape and features of an area of land, such as its hills, valleys, and rivers. In plain terms, the lay of the land — its hills, slopes, and other surface features.
How do you pronounce “topography”?
“Topography” is pronounced tuh-POG-ruh-fee (/təˈpɑɡɹəfi/ in IPA).
How do you use “topography” in a sentence?
Here is “topography” used in a sentence: “The region's rugged topography made building roads difficult.”
What part of speech is “topography”?
“Topography” is a noun.
Where does the word “topography” come from?
The word “topography” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek topographia, from tópos ("place") and gráphō ("to write, describe").
Is “topography” a common word?
“Topography” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
Related words
topograph
topographer
topographic
topographic prominence
topographical
topographically
topology
topometry
toponymy
