What does "cartographic" mean?

Of or pertaining to the making of maps.

How do you pronounce "cartographic"?

Pronounced //ˌkɑɹ.təˈɡɹæf.ɪk//.

Cartographic

Q: What is a synonym for "cartographic"?

Common synonyms include: cartographical, geodetic, geographic, geographical, navigational, regional.

//ˌkɑɹ.təˈɡɹæf.ɪk// adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or pertaining to the making of maps. not-comparable
"This is important to the ends of tangible geography, as well in the construction and arrangement of tables, as in every description of cartographic composition."

Adjective

1
of or relating to the making of maps or charts wordnet

Synonyms

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cartographical geodetic geographic geographical navigational regional

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"This is important to the ends of tangible geography, as well in the construction and arrangement of tables, as in every description of cartographic composition."

Etymology

From cartography + -ic.

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