seismic
Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the EarthRelated to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.
» The host country's triumph has a seismic effect.
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.
seismic activity
seismisch
сейсми́ческийsejsmíčeskij
сейсмі́чнийsejsmíčnyj
subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
(not comparable)Subject to earthquakes.
a seismic area
(figuratively, not comparable)Of very large or widespread effect.
Examples
3 sentencesThe host country's triumph has a seismic effect.
The geologists conducted seismic tests to analyze the stability of the bedrock beneath the surface.
Due to constant seismic activity, Japanese engineers have come up with novel construction techniques.
Translations
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Origin
Based on Ancient Greek σεισμός (seismós, “shaking, earthquake”) + -ic, equivalent to seismBased on Ancient Greek σεισμός (seismós, “shaking, earthquake”) + -ic, equivalent to seismo- + -ic.
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration:seismal