geomorphology
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ə noun
the study of the characteristics, origin, and development of landforms.
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ge·o·mor·phol·o·gist, noun
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geomorphology or geomorphogeny (ˌdʒiːəʊmɔːˈfɒlədʒɪ, ˌdʒiːəʊmɔːˈfɒdʒənɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| the branch of geology that is concerned with the structure, origin, and development of the topographical features of the earth's surface | |
| geomorphogeny or geomorphogeny | |
| —n | |
| geomorphological or geomorphogeny | |
| —adj | |
| geomorpho'logic or geomorphogeny | |
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| geomorpho'logically or geomorphogeny | |
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Geomorphology
has a plethora of syllables.
So is cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine. Does it mean:
| given to using long words. |
| a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, powerful high explosive, C3H6N6O6, used chiefly in bombs and shells. |
American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| geomorphology (jē'ō-môr-fŏl'ə-jē) Pronunciation Key
The scientific study of the formation, alteration, and configuration of landforms and their relationship with underlying structures. |
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Example sentences
Concepts of pedology, geomorphology, and hydrology for flat landscapes.
She does research and teaches at the intersection of hydrology and geomorphology.
Geomorphology is the study of the shape of the land and how these shapes were formed.
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