topographically

to·pog·ra·phy  (t-pgr-f)

n. pl. to·pog·ra·phies

1. Detailed, precise description of a place or region.

2. Graphic representation of the surface features of a place or region on a map, indicating their relative positions and elevations.

3. A description or an analysis of a structured entity, showing the relations among its components: In the topography of the economy, several depressed areas are revealed.

4.

a. The surface features of a place or region.

b. The surface features of an object: The topography of a crystal.

5. The surveying of the features of a place or region.

6. The study or description of an anatomical region or part.

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topo·graph (tp-grf) n.

topo·graphic (-grfk), topo·graphi·cal (--kl) adj.

topo·graphi·cal·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Adv.

1.

topographically - with regard to topography; "the geological environment is the primary factor in determining the character of a country not only topographically but historically"