topographically
地形的に
解説 Definition
地形や地理的配置に関連した方法で述べること。地表の起伏や地形的特徴に基づいた方法を指す。
Topographically means in a way that relates to the physical shape and surface features of a place, such as its hills, valleys, and height. It is commonly used in geography, mapping, and land studies. The word often appears in technical descriptions rather than casual speech.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
topography（地形学・地形図）が分かれば、その副詞版だと押さえると覚えやすい語です。topo- は「場所」、-graph- は「書く・描く」で、「土地の形を図にする」感覚から「地形的に」へつながります。文では topographically similar / topographically distinct / vary topographically のように、山・谷・起伏・配置の違いを説明するときに出やすいです。geographically は広い地域区分、topographically は地表の凹凸や地形そのものに焦点、という差で整理すると混同しにくくなります。
Link it to `topography`, which is about the shape of the land. `Topo-` helps you think of place, and `-graphy` suggests drawing or mapping, so the word points to hills, valleys, and surface shape. To avoid confusion, remember: `geographically` is about regions, but `topographically` is about physical land form.
例文
The mountains are topographically isolated from the plains.
山々は地形的に平原から隔離されている。
Topographically, the region consists of valleys and ridges.
地形的に、その地域は谷と尾根で構成されている。
The two cities are topographically separated by a river.
2つの都市は地形的に川によって分かれている。
topographically の類義語・関連語
topographically の語源・成り立ち Etymology
ギリシャ語 topos「場所」+ graphein「書く・描く」に、-ic と -ally が重なった語です。もともとは『土地を記述するように』という発想で、地表の起伏や配置に即して述べる意味になります。topography や geography と同根です。
Topographically comes from Greek topos "place" and graphein "to write or describe," with later English endings added. The original idea was describing a place in writing or drawing. From there, it developed into the sense of dealing with the physical arrangement and surface features of an area. Related words include topography and geography.
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