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geographic

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌdʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk// UK //dʒˌɪəɡɹˈæfɪk// ge·o·graph·ic

adj. relating to the study of the Earth's surface, including its physical features and the locations of different places.

adj. pertaining to the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, or the distribution of populations and resources. Often used to describe the spatial arrangement of data or physical boundaries.


SIMPLE

The mountain range creates a natural geographic barrier between the two countries.

CONTEXTUAL

Researchers are mapping the geographic distribution of rare plants to better understand how climate change affects local ecosystems.

COMPLEX

The company's expansion strategy was limited by geographic constraints, as the rugged terrain made the construction of a reliable transport network prohibitively expensive.

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Origin

From Latin geōgraphicus; see French géographique. By surface analysis, geography + -ic.

Usage

Typically precedes the noun it modifies; frequently used in academic and technical contexts to denote spatial relationships.

Pitfall

the geography locationthe geographic locationLearners often use the noun 'geography' as a modifier when the adjective 'geographic' is required.

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