seismology

[ sahyz-mol-uh-jee, sahys- ]

/ saɪzˈmɒl ə dʒi, saɪs- /

noun

the science or study of earthquakes and their phenomena.

Nearby words

seismo-, seismogram, seismograph, seismography, seismol., seismology, seismometer, seismonasty, seismoscope, seitan, seiu

Origin of seismology

First recorded in 1855–60; seismo- + -logy

Also called seismography.

Related forms

seis·mo·log·ic

[sahyz-muh-loj-ik, sahys-] /ˌsaɪz məˈlɒdʒ ɪk, ˌsaɪs-/, seis·mo·log·i·cal, adjectiveseis·mo·log·i·cal·ly, adverbseis·mol·o·gist, noun

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Examples from the Web for seismologist

"Providence protected us, I'm sure, Tom," the seismologist replied at the other end of the line.
Tom Swift and The Visitor from Planet X|Victor Appleton
"Tell them we'll go to work right away," he informed the seismologist.
Tom Swift and The Visitor from Planet X|Victor Appleton

British Dictionary definitions for seismologist

seismology

/ (saɪzˈmɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of geology concerned with the study of earthquakes and seismic waves

Derived Forms

seismologic (ˌsaɪzməˈlɒdʒɪk) or seismological, adjectiveseismologically, adverbseismologist, noun

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Science definitions for seismologist

seismology

[ sīz-mŏl′ə-jē ]

The scientific study of earthquakes and of the internal structure of the Earth. It includes the study of the origin, geographic distribution, effects, and possible prediction of earthquakes.

Culture definitions for seismologist

seismology

[ (seyez-mol-uh-jee) ]

The branch of science devoted to the study of seismic waves and the information they provide about the structure of the interior of the Earth.

Note

Our knowledge of the properties of the crust, the mantle, and the core comes from this field.