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Spatial vs Geographic - What's the difference?

spatial | geographic |

As adjectives the difference between spatial and geographic

is that spatial is of or pertaining to space while geographic is pertaining to geography.

spatial

English

Alternative forms

* spacial

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or pertaining to space.
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    See also

    * geospatial ----

    geographic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * geographick

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Pertaining to geography.
  • Determined by geography, as opposed to magnetic (i.e. North.)
  • Derived terms

    * geographic north * geographic latitude * geographic mile