relief map

re·lief map

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-leef map]
- /rɪˈlif mæp/
- /rɪˈliːf mæp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-leef map]
- /rɪˈlif mæp/

Definitions of relief map words

noun relief map a map showing the relief of an area, usually by generalized contour lines. 1
noun relief map map with three-dimensional surface 1
countable noun relief map A relief map is a map that shows the height of the land, usually by means of contours. 0
noun relief map a map that shows the configuration and height of the land surface, usually by means of contours 0
noun relief map a map showing by color, raised areas, etc., the different heights of landforms, as hills and valleys 0

See all 5 definitions of relief map

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Origin of relief map

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Relief map

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relief map popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

relief map usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for relief map

noun relief map

contour map — a map that indicates the physical features of the land; topographic map

Just one Synonym for relief map