geographical
/ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkl/ (ame, ipa)
geographical — adjective
- geographicalpositive
- more geographicalcomparative
- most geographicalsuperlative
1. about the natural environment and human activity in different parts of the world
about the natural environment and human activity in different parts of the world, including how landforms, weather, and populations are distributed across regions.
In geography class, Trang learned to identify different geographical features like mountains and rivers.
collocation: geographical features
The museum exhibition shows the geographical changes in our region over a thousand years.
collocation: geographical changes
Soraya used a geographical map to plan her hiking route through the national park.
Climate scientists study geographical patterns to understand how weather affects different parts of the world.
- geographic
identical in meaning; 'geographic' is slightly less common but fully interchangeable in most contexts
- topographical
narrower — refers specifically to the surface shape and elevation of the land, not to climate, population, or other features
- physical
used in the phrase 'physical geography' but on its own is much broader and not a direct synonym
文法句型
geographical + noun
用法筆記
Most commonly used before nouns that name elements of the earth's surface or the study of them — such as feature, area, region, map, or knowledge.
常見錯誤
2. based on where something is located in the world, or connected with a particular
based on where something is located in the world, or connected with a particular place or region — often giving that thing special qualities because of its position rather than other factors.
The village's geographical location near the coast made it a popular spot for fishing.
collocation: geographical location
Because of its geographical isolation, the island has many plants that grow nowhere else.
collocation: geographical isolation
The company chose the city for its central geographical position between two major markets.
João was born in Portugal, so his geographical origin differed from most classmates.
The disease's geographical spread surprised doctors who thought it only affected hot countries.
- regional
emphasises a defined area or district; 'regional' is more about administrative or cultural boundaries, while 'geographical' is more about physical position
- territorial
carries a political or legal sense of belonging to a territory under a government, which 'geographical' does not imply
- locational
more technical and less common; used mostly in business or planning contexts
文法句型
geographical + noun
用法筆記
Frequently paired with nouns that indicate position or belonging — location, position, origin, isolation, spread, distribution. The emphasis is on physical place as the cause or explanation.