physiography
Americannoun
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the science of physical geography.
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(formerly) geomorphology.
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the systematic description of nature in general.
noun
Other Word Forms
- physiographer noun
- physiographic adjective
- physiographical adjective
- physiographically adverb
Etymology
Origin of physiography
Example Sentences
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But his reputation rests more securely on his explanation of the stratigraphy, structural geology and physiography of North America, Europe and Asia as the record of continental developments.
From Time Magazine Archive
The relation of physiography to human history—what might be called the moral of geography—was not taught at all, or was touched upon in an unimpressive manner.
From The Promised Land by Antin, Mary
I do not attach any credit to passing in physiography, but merely relate the circumstance as curiously showing what can be done by a good 'cram.'
From Men of Invention and Industry by Smiles, Samuel
Author of many articles in magazines, newspapers, etc., on physiography and natural history of the Pacific Coast, etc.
From The California Birthday Book by Various
We should now note the fact that, unlike the seas, the lakes are to be regarded as temporary features in the physiography of the land.
From Outlines of the Earth's History A Popular Study in Physiography by Shaler, Nathaniel Southgate
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