'topographical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'topographia,' where 'topos' meant 'place' and 'graphia' meant 'writing or description.'

'topographia' transformed into the Latin word 'topographicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'topographical.'

Initially, it meant 'description of a place,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the physical features of an area.'