Definition

Related to the study and mapping of bodies of water, including their features like depth and flow.

Example

The hydrographic survey provided important data for the new shipping route.

Conversation

Did you see the hydrographic maps they have at the museum?

Yeah, they really show the details of the ocean floor!

I found it fascinating how they chart the depths and currents.

Absolutely! It makes you appreciate the complexity of our waterways.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hydrographic → It is formed from "hydro-" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water) and "graphic" (from Greek "graphia", meaning writing or description). The word "hydrographic" refers to the description or mapping of water bodies.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('hydro-') being 'described' or 'mapped' ('graphic') — that's what hydrographic means.

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