Geographic Terms

noun a pattern or design that consists of crossing lines

verb to move or go in a pattern of crossing lines

• The crisscross pattern of the lattice fence added a decorative touch to the garden.
• I saw tire tracks crisscrossing the field, so someone must have been joyriding.
• The graffiti artist crisscrossed the city with their tags, leaving their mark everywhere.
• The detective had to crisscross the city in order to track down the suspect.

noun a person who studies or is an expert in geography

adjective relating to the physical features of an area

• The geographic location of the city makes it vulnerable to natural disasters.
• I love studying maps and learning about different geographic features.
• I'm not sure about the geographic layout of this place, can you show me on a map?
• The geographic boundaries of our friendship extend beyond just physical distance.

noun the period of time before noon

adjective occurring before noon

• The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 antemeridian.
• Let's meet at 10:00 in the morning.
• We're meeting bright and early at 10:00.
• The day begins with opportunities at the antemeridian hour.