topographical

adjective

to·​po·​graph·​i·​cal ˌtä-pə-ˈgra-fi-kəl How to pronounce topographical (audio)
ˌtō-
1
: topographic
2
: of, relating to, or concerned with the artistic representation of a particular locality
a topographical poem
topographical painting
topographically
ˌtä-pə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce topographical (audio)
ˌtō-
adverb

Examples of topographical in a Sentence

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The flat expanse of Winnipeg, Canada, where it was filmed, makes a good topographical match for east Kansas. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 The board’s motion to seek alternative sites includes the memorial park, requiring boring samples and other topographical features to be compiled before the July 22 meeting. — Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 Maps display satellite and terrain imagery, along with 3D topographical features. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026 Jeffco’s map for that park shows the path of the trail with topographical lines. — John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for topographical

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of topographical was in 1571

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topographical

adjective
topo·​graph·​i·​cal ˌtäp-ə-ˈgraf-i-kəl How to pronounce topographical (audio)
variants or topographic
-ik How to pronounce topographical (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with topography
topographical correspondences between the skin and the cortex—F. A. Geldard
2
: of or relating to a mind made up of different strata and especially of the conscious, preconscious, and unconscious
topographically
-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce topographical (audio)
adverb
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