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US/ˌtɑː.pəˈɡræf.ɪ.kəl/
UK/ˌtɒp.əˈɡræf.ɪ.kəl/
relating to the physical shape of the land, such as hills, rivers and valleys
In context
Hikers should carry a topographical map in the mountains of Ha Giang.
The country's topographical features make building railways very expensive.
Engineers studied topographical data before choosing a site for the dam.
Words that go with topographical
adjective + noun
- topographical mapA topographical map shows hills with curved lines.
- topographical featuresTopographical features such as rivers once marked the border.
- topographical surveyA topographical survey was carried out before the new road was built.
- topographical dataDrones collect topographical data much faster than people on foot.
- topographical changesSatellite images show topographical changes after the landslide.