geography-shaped
|ge-og-ra-phy-shaped|
C1
/dʒiˈɒɡrəfi-ʃeɪpt/
Earth-influenced form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'geography-shaped' originates from 'geography,' specifically the Greek word 'geōgraphia,' where 'geo-' meant 'earth' and '-graphia' meant 'writing or description.'
Historical Evolution
'geōgraphia' transformed into the Latin word 'geographia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'geography' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'description of the earth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'study of the earth's physical features.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a form or structure influenced by geographical features or characteristics.
The geography-shaped landscape was full of hills and valleys.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 00:49
