physiographic

adjective

phys·​io·​graph·​ic ¦fizēə¦grafik How to pronounce physiographic (audio)
-fēk
variants or less commonly physiographical
-fə̇kəl How to pronounce physiographic (audio)
-fēk-
: of, relating to, or employing the methods of physiography
physiographic studies
physiographic features
physiographically
-fə̇k(ə)lē
-fēk-
-li
adverb

Word History

Etymology

probably from (assumed) New Latin physiographia physiography + English -ic or -ical

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“Physiographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiographic. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.

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