/ təˈpɒgrəfi; NAmE təˈpɑːg-/ noun
[ U ] ( technical ) the physical features of an area of land, especially the position of its rivers, mountains, etc.; the study of these features :
a map showing the topography of the island
► topo·graph·ic·al / ˌtɒpəˈgræfɪkl; NAmE ˌtɑːpə-/ adjective :
a topographical map / feature
► topo·graph·ic·al·ly / -kli; NAmE / adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : via late Latin from Greek topographia , from topos place + -graphia (see -graphy ).