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Definition of topography

topography

/təˈpɑːɡrəfi/
to · pog · ra · phy
Adverb:topographically
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Plural:topographies
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Adjective:topographical
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• noun

1

The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, such as hills, valleys, rivers, and roads.

Example

"The rugged topography of the mountain range made constructing a railway line extremely difficult."

2

A detailed description, survey, or graphic representation on a map of the surface features and elevation contours of a region.

Example

"Students in the earth science seminar learned how to interpret elevation lines in modern topography."

3

In anatomy and biology, the distribution and spatial configuration of parts or features on the surface of or within an organism or organ.

Example

"Corneal topography allows ophthalmologists to map the exact curvature of the eye before laser surgery."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle English period via Late Latin from Ancient Greek topographia, combining topos ('place') and graphein ('to write' or 'to describe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Topography. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/topography
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