terrain-dependent
|ter-rain-de-pend-ent|
/təˈreɪn dɪˈpɛndənt/
reliant on land features
Etymology
'terrain-dependent' originates from the combination of 'terrain' and 'dependent', where 'terrain' refers to the physical features of a tract of land and 'dependent' means relying on something else.
The term 'terrain' comes from the Latin word 'terra', meaning 'earth', and 'dependent' from the Latin 'dependere', meaning 'to hang from'.
Initially, 'terrain' referred to the physical features of land, and 'dependent' meant relying on something. Together, they describe something that relies on the characteristics of the land.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
requiring or influenced by the characteristics of the terrain.
The vehicle's performance is terrain-dependent, excelling on rocky surfaces.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 06:53