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Seismic

//ˈsaɪzmɪk// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth. not-comparable

    "seismic activity"

  2. 2
    Subject to earthquakes. not-comparable

    "a seismic area"

  3. 3
    Of very large or widespread effect. figuratively, not-comparable

    "With Spurs having avoided a seismic Cup upset, Newport's heroic display will be rewarded with a lucrative replay at Wembley."

Adjective
  1. 1
    subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration wordnet

Etymology

Based on Ancient Greek σεισμός (seismós, “shaking, earthquake”) + -ic, equivalent to seismo- + -ic.

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