Chartographical

/ˌkɑːrtəˈɡræfɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Another form of chartographic; relating to the methods and practices of making maps and charts.

Etymology

From chartographic + -al (a variant of -ic used to create adjectives). This represents a more formal or extended adjectival form used in technical writing.

Kelly Says

Different languages use different adjective endings—English speakers couldn't decide between -ic and -al, so both stuck around, giving us chartographic AND chartographical in parallel.

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