Topography
/təˈpɒɡrəfi/noun
The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
Did you know?The term 'topography' comes from the ancient Greek word for 'place writing', evoking the idea of inscribing the very essence of a land's spirit on paper.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
τοπογραφία (topographía)
“Writing about places or the description of specific locations.”
Late Latin
Latin
topographia
“A description of a place or locality.”
Middle English
Middle English
topographie
“A detailed description of a specific area.”
Modern English
English
topography
“The study and depiction of the physical features of a region.”