geographic
/dʤiə'græfik/ Cách viết khác : (geographical) /dʤiə'græfikəl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere: Pertaining to the natural characteristics, arrangement, and phenomena of the Earth's surface.
- Determined by or relating to geography: Defined by or concerning the science that studies the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The country's geographic diversity includes mountains, deserts, and coastlines.
- Scientists studied the geographic distribution of the plant species.
- A geographic map shows physical features like rivers and political boundaries.
Advanced Usage
"Geographic information system (GIS)": A system designed to capture, store, analyze, and present spatial or geographic data.
- Urban planners use a geographic information system to manage city infrastructure.
"Geographic coordinates": A set of numbers (latitude and longitude) that specify a precise location on the Earth's surface.
- The geographic coordinates of the capital are 40° N, 74° W.
Variants and Related Words
Geographical (adj): An alternative form with identical meaning.
- The geographical center of the continent is hard to reach.
Geographically (adv): In a way that relates to geography.
- The population is geographically dispersed.
Geography (n): The scientific study of the Earth's physical features, climate, and human activity.
- She majored in geography at university.
Synonyms
- Spatial: Relating to or occupying space.
- Topographical: Concerning the arrangement of the physical features of an area.
Related Phrases
Geographic range: The area over which a species or phenomenon is found.
- The geographic range of the Arctic fox is shrinking due to climate change.
Geographic isolation: The separation of a population from others by physical barriers.
- Geographic isolation can lead to the evolution of new species.
Adjective
- determined by geography
- the north and south geographic poles
- of or relating to the science of geography