geographic — relating to geography or the physical features of the earth
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to geography or the physical features of the earth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdʒiəˈɡræfɪk/
Example Sentences
- The dating app uses geographic filters to find matches within 10 miles.
- Due to geographic isolation, the island developed unique wildlife species.
- Pizza delivery has strict geographic limits - they won't cross the river for anyone!
geographic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌdʒiəˈɡræfɪk/]
relating to geography or the physical features of the earth
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from ancient Greek, combining geo (earth) and graphia (writing or description). Ancient Greeks coined this term to describe the practice of mapping and depicting the physical features of the world through cartography and written accounts.
Breakdown
geo- (earth) + -graph- (to write, draw, or describe) + -ic (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'pertaining to'). The term literally means 'relating to writing about or depicting the earth'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dating app uses geographic filters to find matches within 10 miles.”
“Due to geographic isolation, the island developed unique wildlife species.”
“Pizza delivery has strict geographic limits - they won't cross the river for anyone!”
“The study examined geographic patterns of disease spread across the continent.”
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