geographic, geographical
(adjective) determined by geography; “the north and south geographic poles”
geographic, geographical
(adjective) of or relating to the science of geography
Source: WordNet® 3.1
geographic (comparative more geographic, superlative most geographic)
Pertaining to geography (or to geographics)
Determined by geography, as opposed to magnetic (i.e. North)
Source: Wiktionary
Ge`o*graph"ic, Ge`o*graph"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. geographicus, Gr. géographique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to geography. Geographical distribution. See under Distribution.
– Geographic latitude (of a place), the angle included between a line perpendicular or normal to the level surface of water at rest at the place, and the plane of the equator; differing slightly from the geocentric latitude by reason of the difference between the earth's figure and a true sphere.
– Geographical mile. See under Mile.
– Geographical variation, any variation of a species which is dependent on climate or other geographical conditions.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
7 July 2024
(adjective) free from danger or risk; “secure from harm”; “his fortune was secure”; “made a secure place for himself in his field”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
