hypsography

[ hip-sog-ruh-fee ]

noun

1. a branch of geography that deals with the measurement and mapping of the topography of the earth above sea level.
2. topographical relief, especially as represented on a map.

hypsography

/ ˌhɪpsəˈɡræfɪk; hɪpˈsɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the study and mapping of the earth's topography above sea level
2. topography or relief, or a map showing this
3. another name for hypsometry

hypsography

/ hĭp-sŏg′rə-fē /

1. 1. The scientific study of the Earth's topologic features above sea level, especially the measurement and mapping of land elevations.
   2. A representation or description of these features, as on a map.
2. See hypsometry

Derived Forms

• hypsographic, adjective

Other Words From

• hyp·so·graph·ic [hip-s, uh, -, graf, -ik], hypso·graphi·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypsography¹

First recorded in 1880–85; hypso- + -graphy