Word
geographically
Phoneticsge·o·graph·i·cal·ly
US/ˌdʒiəˈɡɹæfɪkəɫi/
UK/dʒˌɪəɡɹˈæfɪkli/
Definition
adv. in a way that relates to the physical location or features of a place. You use this when talking about where things are on a map.
adv. in terms of geography or physical location. Often used to specify the scope of a statement regarding spatial distribution or regional characteristics.
Examples
“The two cities are geographically close but culturally very different.”
“The company is expanding geographically by opening new offices in three different continents this year.”
“Although the islands are geographically isolated from the mainland, they have developed a robust local economy based on sustainable fishing and high-end eco-tourism.”
Examples
simple
“The two cities are geographically close but culturally very different.”
contextual
“The company is expanding geographically by opening new offices in three different continents this year.”
complex
“Although the islands are geographically isolated from the mainland, they have developed a robust local economy based on sustainable fishing and high-end eco-tourism.”
Usage
Typically placed before an adjective or at the end of a clause to modify the entire predicate.
Real-World Examples
“Why do you think the American musical has, as you write, such a fixation with the “middle” — both geographically (Iowa, the Midwest) and metaphorically (middle class, middle of life)?” “Now, in one of the most geographically detailed studies of its kind ever conducted, Kubrin and colleagues have an answer.” Etymology
From geographic + -ally or geographical + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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englishreference.com/q/geographically