seismic

American  

[sahyz-mik, sahys-] / ˈsaɪz mɪk, ˈsaɪs- /

Sometimes seismal

adjective

1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or caused by an earthquake or vibration of the earth, whether due to natural or artificial causes.

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seismic British  

/ ˈsaɪzmɪk /

adjective

1. Also (less commonly): seismical.  relating to or caused by earthquakes or artificially produced earth tremors

2. of enormous proportions or having highly significant consequences

   seismic social change

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seismic Scientific  

/ sīz′mĭk /

1. Relating to an earthquake or to other tremors of the Earth, such as those caused by large explosions.

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Other Word Forms

• nonseismic adjective
• seismically adverb
• unseismal adjective
• unseismic adjective

Etymology

Origin of seismic

First recorded in 1855–60; seism + -ic

Example Sentences

Why not sell it to fuel the next seismic leap?

From The Wall Street Journal

Sitting in the arc of intense seismic activity called the "Pacific Ring of Fire", the Philippines endures daily earthquakes and is hit by an average of 20 typhoons each year.

From Barron's

Areas of Perthshire and the western Highlands in Scotland, southern parts of Wales, and Yorkshire and Lancashire in England recorded the most seismic activity overall.

From BBC

To create their 3D temperature model, the researchers analyzed a wide range of geophysical data, including seismic velocities, gravity anomalies, and heat flow.

From Science Daily

Instead this is a seismic blow and one which will have potential consequences going into the January transfer window, with the Reds short of attacking depth.

From BBC

Related Words

• tectonic