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geographic

geographic

75 3.5
Relating to the land, sea, or places on Earth
  • adjective
  • /ˌdʒiəˈɡræfɪk/
translation icon : geográfico
  • The 9 participating study sites vary with respect to geographic size, location, population density, geography, and EMS system structure.
  • geographic location
  • geographic region
  • geographic area

And so the whole geographic world order is changing.

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Examples

  • Mapping out the geographic regions helped us understand the distribution of species.

  • For example, two public schools within the tribes' geographic area were used for the research project.

    Academic text (2011)
  • And so the whole geographic world order is changing.

  • And we're both living in the same geographic area, right?

  • There was a real problem with geographic place names in the New World.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • And also it's limited by geographic locations.

  • Dots on a map help us see geographic patterns.

  • Access to health care is limited by geographic distance and minimal staffing.

    Academic text (2011)
  • There are many variables to consider, such as financial, geographic location, and availability when selecting a college to attend.

    Academic text (2011)
  • It was founded in the early 1800's and acts as the county seat, due in part to it's location at the geographic center of the county.

Synonyms

spatial
vsgeographic
76 5.5

About the position and arrangement of things in space

is specific to Earth's surface features and regions rather than general space
geographical
vsgeographic
48 3.9

About the land, shape, or location of a place

is the common variant ending in al rather than the base form
topographical
vsgeographic
5 6.9

Relating to the shape and parts of land, like hills and valleys, shown on maps

is used more broadly for surface features beyond map context
topographic
vsgeographic
3 6.4

About the shape and features of land shown on maps

emphasizes real-world surface features more generally than map representation
geospatial
vsgeographic
  • Specialized
2 6.0

Relating to the location and features of places on the Earth's surface

has a wider focus on physical and regional features rather than data location
physiographic
vsgeographic
  • Specialized
8.1

Relating to the shape and physical features of the land, like mountains or plains

is broader, covering all features and characteristics of the Earth's surface

Compounds

A part of the Earth's surface with clear borders or features

An area of land with similar natural features or borders made by people

1 4.6

A computer program that stores, analyzes, and shows maps and data about places

A planned journey to explore unknown places and make maps

geographic point
  • Specialized
3.5

A specific place on Earth shown by coordinates like latitude and longitude

How Specific

geospatial
  • Specialized
2 6.0
geographic
75 3.5
spatial
76 5.5

Surface Forms

geographic positive

Morphology

geographic = geography (transparent) = geography + ic

The adjective is readily derived from the noun 'geography' with the productive suffix '-ic', so the meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

Geographic comes from geo- meaning 'earth' and graph meaning 'to draw' or 'to write'. So it originally meant 'drawing or describing the earth', which is why geographic is used for maps, places, and the features of the Earth's surface.