topographic
adjective
of or relating to the topography or surface features of a relatively small area or locality; showing or describing these features.
topographical
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a variation of
topographic.
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a word derived from
topography.
topographynounthe detailed mapping or charting of the features of a relatively small area, district, or locality.
Example Sentences
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Feldman hopes the exhibition, which spans fine-line drawings of entangled lovers and radiant topographical tapestries, will complicate that familiar account.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
They are further distinguished by their meticulous topographical, biological and marine detail and precise layering of colors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Much of early topographical anatomy – the careful mapping of structures in relation to one another – depended on cadavers obtained through grave robbery.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026
The end product looks similar to a topographical chart.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2024
I cut out poster board and stacked it to mimic Dad’s topographical map, painting the whole thing in shades of green and brown.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
