oceanography

[ oh-shuh-nog-ruh-fee, oh-shee-uh- ]
/ ˌoʊ ʃəˈnɒg rə fi, ˌoʊ ʃi ə- /

noun

the branch of physical geography dealing with the ocean.

Origin of oceanography

First recorded in 1855–60; ocean + -o- + -graphy

OTHER WORDS FROM oceanography

o·cea·nog·ra·pher, noun o·cea·no·graph·ic [oh-shuh-nuh-graf-ik] /ˌoʊ ʃə nəˈgræf ɪk/, o·cea·no·graph·i·cal, adjective o·cea·no·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for oceanography

oceanography
/ (ˌəʊʃəˈnɒɡrəfɪ, ˌəʊʃɪə-) /

noun

the branch of science dealing with the physical, chemical, geological, and biological features of the oceans and ocean basins

Derived forms of oceanography

oceanographer, noun oceanographic (ˌəʊʃənəˈɡræfɪk, ˌəʊʃɪə-) or oceanographical, adjective oceanographically, adverb

Scientific definitions for oceanography

oceanography
[ ō′shə-nŏgrə-fē ]

The scientific study of oceans, the life that inhabits them, and their physical characteristics, including the depth and extent of ocean waters, their movement and chemical makeup, and the topography and composition of the ocean floors. Oceanography also includes ocean exploration. Also called oceanology