Definition of TOPOGRAPHY

topography

Plural: topographies

Noun

  • the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
  • precise detailed study of the surface features of a region
  • A precise description of a place.
  • A detailed graphic representation of the surface features of a place or object.
  • The features themselves; terrain.
  • The surveying of the features.
  • A figurative landscape; a structure of interrelated ideas, etc.

Origin / Etymology

First attested in 1432. From Middle English topographye, from Latin topographia, from Ancient Greek τοπογραφία (topographía), from τόπος (tópos, “place”) + γράφω (gráphō, “I write”).

Scrabble Score: 21

topography is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
topography is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
topography is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

topography is a valid Words With Friends word