Topographic

Pronunciation: /ˌtɑpəˈɡræfɪk/

Definitions of topographic

noun a map or chart showing the physical features of an area

Example Sentences

A1 The map shows the topographic features of the area.

A2 The students studied the topographic map in geography class.

B1 The topographic survey revealed the elevation changes in the region.

B2 The topographic data was used to create a 3D model of the landscape.

C1 The topographic analysis provided valuable information for urban planning.

C2 The topographic map displayed intricate details of the terrain.

adjective relating to the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area

Example Sentences

A1 The map showed the topographic features of the area.

A2 The hikers studied the topographic map before starting their trek.

B1 The topographic survey revealed the elevation changes in the landscape.

B2 The geologist analyzed the topographic data to understand the terrain better.

C1 The topographic map provided detailed information about the landforms in the region.

C2 The topographic analysis was crucial for planning the construction of the new highway.

Examples of topographic in a Sentence

formal The topographic map displayed the elevation and terrain features of the area.

informal I found a cool topographic map of the hiking trail we want to explore.

slang Check out this sick topographic map of the mountain range!

figurative The topographic nature of her emotions made it difficult to navigate her feelings.

Grammatical Forms of topographic

• past tense: topographied
• plural: topographics
• comparative: more topographic
• superlative: most topographic
• present tense: topographs
• future tense: will topograph
• perfect tense: have topographed
• continuous tense: is topographing
• singular: topographic
• positive degree: topographic
• infinitive: to topograph
• gerund: topographing
• participle: topographed

Origin and Evolution of topographic

First Known Use: 1589 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'topographic' originated from the combination of two Greek words, 'topos' meaning place and 'graphein' meaning to write, hence referring to the writing or description of a place.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to the detailed description or representation of a place or area, the term 'topographic' has evolved to encompass the science and practice of mapping the surface features of a region, including its physical and cultural features.