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topography

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/təˈpɒɡrəfi/ · to-pog-ra-phy

The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.

Meanings

nounformal

The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.

کسی علاقے کی قدرتی اور انسانی خصوصیات کی ترتیب۔

زمین کی سطح

zameen ki satah

Synonyms

landscapeterraingeographyزمینی خاکہعلاقائی نمونہسعہ

Antonyms

flatnessuniformitysmoothnessہموارییکساںपनملائمت

Common Collocations

  • detailed topography
  • topography map
  • local topography

Example Sentences

The topography of the region affects its climate.

علاقے کی زمین کی سطح اس کے موسم پر اثر ڈالتی ہے۔

Ilaqe ki zameen ki satah is ke mausam par asar daalti hai.

Understanding topography is essential for urban planning.

شہری منصوبہ بندی کے لئے زمین کی سطح کو سمجھنا ضروری ہے۔

Shehri mansoobabandi ke liye zameen ki satah ko samajhna zaroori hai.

Cartographers often study the topography of an area.

نقشہ نویس اکثر کسی علاقے کی زمین کی سطح کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں۔

Naqsha nevis aksar kisi ilaake ki zameen ki satah ka mutaala karte hain.

Easily Confused With

topology:Topology refers to the mathematical study of shapes and spaces, while topography deals with the physical features of land.

Word Family

topographic
adjectiveزمین شکل کا
topographer
nounنقشہ نویس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'top' in topography as the topographical features you see on a map.

Imagine a detailed mountain range map with rivers and hills.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "topographia" — description of a place

First known use: 17th century

The term 'topography' has its origins in Greek, where 'topos' means place and 'grapho' means to write. It has been used since the 17th century.