Definition of Physiography

1. Noun. The study of physical features of the earth's surface.

Exact synonyms: Physical Geography
Generic synonyms: Geographics, Geography

Definition of Physiography

1. n. The science which treats of the earth's exterior physical features, climate, life, etc., and of the physical movements or changes on the earth's surface, as the currents of the atmosphere and ocean, the secular variations in heat, moisture, magnetism, etc.; physical geography.

2. n. The descriptive part of a natural science as distinguished from the explanatory or theoretic part; as, mineral physiography.

Definition of Physiography

1. [n -PHIES]

Medical Definition of Physiography

1. The science which treats of the earth's exterior physical features, climate, life, etc, and of the physical movements or changes on the earth's surface, as the currents of the atmosphere and ocean, the secular variations in heat, moisture, magnetism, etc.; physical geography. Origin: Gr. Nature: cf. F. Physiographie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Physiography

physiogeny
physiognomic
physiognomical
physiognomies
physiognomy
physiognomy
physiognosis
physiographer
physiographers
physiographic
physiographic
physiographical
physiographical
physiographies
physiography (current term)
physiography (current term)
physiologic
physiologic
physiological
physiological
physiologically
physiologically balanced occlusion
physiological adaptation
physiological anatomy
physiological anatomy
physiological chemistry
physiological condition
physiological drives
physiological homeostasis
physiological intracranial calcification

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