terrain
[ tuh-reyn ]
/ təˈreɪn /
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noun
a tract of land, especially as considered with reference to its natural features, military advantages, etc.
Geology. terrane.
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Words nearby terrain
terracing, terracotta, terra firma, terraform, terraforming, terrain, terra incognita, terramara, Terra Mater, Terramycin, terrane
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British Dictionary definitions for terrain
terrain
/ (təˈreɪn, ˈtɛreɪn) /
noun
ground or a piece of ground, esp with reference to its physical character or military potentialradio reception can be difficult in mountainous terrain; a rocky terrain
a variant spelling of terrane
Word Origin for terrain
C18: from French, ultimately from Latin terrēnum ground, from terra earth
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