Seismic

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪzmɪk/

Seismic (adjective)

  1. Related to movements of the earth that can cause shaking or vibrations.
  2. Describing something that has a strong effect or influence.

Examples

  • Seismic waves travel through the Earth's crust during an earthquake.
  • The seismic changes in the economy affected many businesses.

Common collocations: seismic activity, seismic measurements, seismic shift, seismic influence

Synonyms of Seismic

Formal

Antonyms of Seismic

  • Describes ground or structures that do not shake.