geographic

adjective

geo·​graph·​ic ˌjē-ə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce geographic (audio)
variants or geographical
1
: of or relating to geography
2
: belonging to or characteristic of a particular region
the geographic features of Ohio
geographically adverb

Examples of geographic in a Sentence

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The site is gerrymandered into three incongruous chunks by a flood plain, a geographic hurdle — structural and budgetary — to what can be built where. Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2025 This growth was driven mainly by the increasing number of PACCAR branded trucks on the road, geographic expansion, and global market share growth. David Trainer, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 The exact blend can vary widely based on the geographic origin of the recipe and personal preference, but most curry powders include turmeric, coriander, cumin, ginger, and black pepper. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025 How red states get hurt the most There is a significant geographic disparity in NIH funding that most people are unaware of. Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for geographic

Word History

Etymology

see geography

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of geographic was in 1559

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“Geographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geographic. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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