bathymetrical

9.9

Relating to measuring how deep the sea or a lake is

adjective
/bæθɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

Specialized

: batimétrico

Satellite data are used to create detailed bathymetrical maps of the ocean floor.

Examples

Researchers compiled bathymetrical profiles to study changes in lake depth over time.
The bathymetrical map revealed the underwater landscape.
The bathymetrical survey revealed previously unknown underwater valleys.
Scientists conducted bathymetrical surveys to understand ocean depths.
Researchers compiled bathymetrical profiles to study changes in lake depth over time.
Satellite data are used to create detailed bathymetrical maps of the ocean floor.
Scientists conducted bathymetrical surveys to understand ocean depths.

Synonyms

hydrographic

vsbathymetrical

Specialized

1 8.4

Relating to measuring and mapping seas, rivers, and lakes

focuses specifically on measuring water depths rather than general mapping

bathymetric

vsbathymetrical

Specialized

1 9.4

Used to measure how deep the ocean, sea, or lake is

is the alternative adjective spelled with -al rather than -ic

Surface Forms

bathymetrical positive

Morphology

bathymetrical = bathymetric (semi-transparent) = bathy + metr + ical

The suffix '-al' is a standard adjectival formation from 'bathymetric'.

Etymology

Bathymetrical comes from Greek parts bathy- ('deep') and -metron ('measure'), the same 'meter' you see in words like thermometer or speedometer. So, bathymetrical means measuring the depths of seas, oceans, or lakes.