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topographical

adjective

Simple meaning

Relating to the natural and man-made features of an area.

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tahpuhgrafihkuhl

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tɑpəɡˈɹæfɪkəl

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adjective

  1. Topographic

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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  • “A topographical engineer.”adjective

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  • topographynounScientific field

    The configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features.

  • topographicadjectiveDerived adjective

    Concerned with topography.

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