geographically

UK: ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkli | US: ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkli

Definition

  1. adv. in terms of geography or physical features

  2. adv. with regard to spatial distribution or location

Structure
geo <earth>graph <write/draw>ical <adjective suffix>ly <adverb suffix>
Etymology

The word "geographically" traces back to Greek roots:

  • "geo" (from Greek "gē," meaning "earth") refers to the planet or land.
  • "graph" (from Greek "graphein," meaning "to write/draw") originally described mapping or describing the earth.
    The suffix "-ical" forms adjectives (e.g., "geographic"), and "-ly" converts them into adverbs. The term evolved from ancient Greek geography, where scholars "wrote about the earth," to its modern usage describing spatial relationships.
Examples

  1. The population is distributed geographically across coastal regions.

  2. Geographically, the country spans multiple climate zones.

  3. The study analyzes data geographically to identify trends.

  4. Geographically isolated tribes have unique cultural practices.

  5. The city’s growth is influenced geographically by its proximity to rivers.