aseismic

[ ey-sahyz-mik, -sahys- ]

adjective

, Geology.

1. free from earthquakes.

aseismic

/ eɪˈsaɪzmɪk /

adjective

1. denoting a region free of earthquakes
2. not in technical use denoting a region free of all but a few small earthquakes
3. (of buildings, etc) designed to withstand earthquakes

Word History and Origins

Origin of aseismic¹

First recorded in 1880–85; a- ⁶ + seismic