topographical
/ˌtɒpəˈɡræfɪkl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌtɑːpəˈɡræfɪkl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌtä-pə-ˈgra-fi-kəl How to pronounce topographical (audio) ˌtō-/ (ame, mw)
topographical — adjective
- topographicalpositive
- more topographicalcomparative
- most topographicalsuperlative
1. showing or relating to the natural surface shapes and physical details found in
showing or relating to the natural surface shapes and physical details found in a particular place, such as its hills, valleys, rivers, and rocky areas
The geographers used a topographical map to find the best route through the mountains.
collocation: topographical map
Hana studied the topographical features of the island before planning her hiking trip.
A topographical survey showed that the land near the river dropped very steeply.
The builders studied a topographical drawing of the valley before choosing a road location.
Dr. Amara created a detailed topographical description of the coastal region for her research.
- geographical
broader meaning that also covers location, climate, and human features, not just physical land surface
- terrain-related
more informal and narrower; focuses on the practical physical character of the ground for movement or construction
- cartographic
refers specifically to the drawing or mapping of land features rather than the features themselves
用法筆記
Frequently used before nouns such as 'map', 'survey', 'feature', and 'description'.