cartographic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to maps or the practice of map-making

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˌkɑɹ.təˈɡɹæf.ɪk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cartographic
artistic , horticultural , historic

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Variants

List of all variants of cartographic that leads to same result
cartographic , cartographical , cartographically , cartographies , cartography

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Etymology

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derived from the Greek word kartē, meaning 'map' or 'chart'

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest map is a 1:1 scale model of the Earth, called the 'Earth Model' or 'Earth Orb' and is located in the Beijing Planetarium in China.

2. The term 'cartography' was first used in English in 1570.

3. The oldest known map is the Babylonian 'Moon Map', which dates back to around 600 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. geography: The study of the earth's physical features and the distribution of human populations and their cultural characteristics.

2. map: A representation of an area of the earth or a part of it, typically to scale, using symbols, representations of shapes, and some form of projection.

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Culture

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Cartography has a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations, and has played a crucial role in exploration, navigation, and military strategy. It has been featured in literature, art, and music, with notable works including the maps in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth novels and the song 'Heart of Gold' by Neil Young.

How to Memorize "cartographic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map being created with intricate details and labels.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cartographic' with the image of a map and the process of creating one.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Carts and Graphs' to remember the meaning of 'cartographic'.

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