hypsography

noun

hyp·​sog·​ra·​phy

hipˈsägrəfē

plural -es

1

: a branch of geography that deals with the measurement and mapping of the varying elevations of the earth's surface with reference to sea level

2

: topographic relief or the devices (as color shadings) by which it is indicated on maps

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary hyps- + -graphy

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