geomorphy

/dʒiːəmɔrˈfɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The scientific study of the Earth’s physical features, such as landforms, mountains, and valleys, and the processes that shape them.

“The geologist’s area of expertise was geomorphology, and she spent years studying the formation of canyons.”

Synonyms

  • earth surface science
  • landform geography

Antonyms

  • anthropology
  • human geography