Seismic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Seismic is an adjective meaning Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.
Meaning
Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.
More Meanings
- (of a place) Subject to earthquakes.
- (figuratively) Of very large or widespread effect.
Example Sentences
a seismic area
seismic activity
With Spurs having avoided a seismic Cup upset, Newport's heroic display will be rewarded with a lucrative replay at Wembley.
But the most seismic change is the shift to being supportive of open access. In practice, most of the industry has collectively opposed this for the past 25 years. The Department for Transport has been particularly hostile, seeing it as little more than cherry-picking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include seismology, earthquake, seismological, volcanic, quake, earthquakes.
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