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seismic
[sahyz-mik, sahys-]
adjective
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
Also (less commonly): seismical.relating to or caused by earthquakes or artificially produced earth tremors
of enormous proportions or having highly significant consequences
seismic social change
seismic
Relating to an earthquake or to other tremors of the Earth, such as those caused by large explosions.
Other Word Forms
- seismically adverb
- nonseismic adjective
- unseismal adjective
- unseismic adjective
- ˈ adverb
Example Sentences
Princiotti argues that Beyoncé’s success on the pop charts opened doors for hip-hop and R&B artists, which had a seismic impact on culture as a whole.
The 7 October attack marked a seismic shift in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
“There were multiple storylines happening at the same time as the biggest seismic event that has happened in her life,” Abela says.
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.
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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