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seismic

Sometimes 𾱲·

[sahyz-mik, sahys-]

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.



seismic

/ ˈɪɪ /

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

seismic

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

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • seismically adverb
  • nonseismic adjective
  • unseismal adjective
  • unseismic adjective
  • ˈ𾱲 adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of seismic1

First recorded in 1855–60; seism + -ic
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The 7 October attack marked a seismic shift in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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“There were multiple storylines happening at the same time as the biggest seismic event that has happened in her life,” Abela says.

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It seems there will be a significant, if not seismic, change in squad personnel at Rangers, with fresh funds available after the takeover led by Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises.

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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred caused a stir when he floated a potential seismic rule by floating, making an offhand comment about the golden batter rule.

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Mr Sutcliffe and Mr Meir said this has had "a seismic impact across the industry, and ultimately given piracy the upper hand by enabling theft of the highest quality content".

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