Phys`i*og"ra*phy (?), n. The
descriptive part of a natural science as distinguished from the
explanatory or theoretic part; as, mineral
physiography.
Phys`i*og"ra*phy (?), n. [Gr.
fy`sis nature + -graphy: cf. F.
physiographie.] The science which treats of the earth's
exterior physical features, climate, life, etc., and of the physical
movements or changes on the earth's surface, as the currents of the
atmosphere and ocean, the secular variations in heat, moisture,
magnetism, etc.; physical geography.
Phys`i*og"ra*phy (?), n. The
descriptive part of a natural science as distinguished from the
explanatory or theoretic part; as, mineral
physiography.