topology

Topology is the study of the geographic features of a location.

(noun)

The geographic study of the mountains, peaks and valleys in New York is an example of topology.

See topology in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. topologies

a topographical study of a specific object, entity, place, etc.: the topology of the mind
Math. the study of those properties of geometric figures that remain unchanged even when under distortion, so long as no surfaces are torn, as with a Möbius strip
Med. the topographic anatomy of a body region

Origin: < Gr topos, a place (see topic) + -logy

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See topology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. to·pol·o·gies

Topographic study of a given place, especially the history of a region as indicated by its topography.
Medicine The anatomical structure of a specific area or part of the body.
Mathematics The study of the properties of geometric figures or solids that are not changed by homeomorphisms, such as stretching or bending. Donuts and picture frames are topologically equivalent, for example.
Computer Science The arrangement in which the nodes of a LAN are connected to each other.

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