hypsography

[ hip-sog-ruh-fee ]

/ hɪpˈsɒg rə fi /

noun

a branch of geography that deals with the measurement and mapping of the topography of the earth above sea level.

topographical relief, especially as represented on a map.

Nearby words

hypsi-, hypsilantis, hypso-, hypsochromic, hypsographic, hypsography, hypsometer, hypsometric, hypsometry, hyracoid, hyracotherium

Origin of hypsography

First recorded in 1880–85; hypso- + -graphy

Related formshyp·so·graph·ic

[hip-suh-graf-ik] /ˌhɪp səˈgræf ɪk/, hyp·so·graph·i·cal, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for hypsography

hypsography

/ (hɪpˈsɒɡrəfɪ) /

noun

the study and mapping of the earth's topography above sea level

topography or relief, or a map showing this

another name for hypsometry

Derived Formshypsographic (ˌhɪpsəˈɡræfɪk) or hypsographical, adjective

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Science definitions for hypsography

hypsography

[ hĭp-sŏg′rə-fē ]

The scientific study of the Earth's topologic features above sea level, especially the measurement and mapping of land elevations.
A representation or description of these features, as on a map.

See hypsometry.