geomorphological

adjective

geo·​mor·​pho·​log·​i·​cal ˌjē-ə-mȯr-fə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce geomorphological (audio)
: of or relating to the form or surface features of the earth or another celestial body

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To complete their study of how the icefield is changing, the team analyzed historical and contemporary aerial photographs, past records of glaciers, satellite imagery and geomorphological mapping. Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2024 But in the meantime, the mysterious geomorphological feature—with sharks prowling around its treacherous, lava-spewing vent—continues to pique the imaginations of people around the world. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 May 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of geomorphological was in 1896

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“Geomorphological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geomorphological. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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