orometry

/ɒrɒˈmɛtrɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of mountains and mountain formation.

“The team of geologists specialized in orometry to better understand the region’s terrain.”

2. noun

The science of measuring and describing the size and shape of mountains.

“The orometry data helped the researchers identify the highest peak in the range.”

Synonyms

  • geomorphology
  • orography

Antonyms

  • flatness
  • plane