seismic
adjective
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Definition of seismic
1 : of, subject to, or caused by an earthquake also : of or relating to an earth vibration caused by something else (such as an explosion or the impact of a meteorite)
2 : of or relating to a vibration on a celestial body (such as the moon) comparable to a seismic event on earth
3 : having a strong or widespread impact : earthshaking seismic social changes
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But even if most of these female nominees don’t win in November, the early results suggest there may be something more seismic is going on with gender in American politics in 2018. — NBC News, "In 2018, Women candidates are on track to make history," 27 May 2018 It's known for frequent volcanic and seismic activity caused by the colliding of crustal plates. — CBS News, "Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has experts warily eyeing volcanic peaks along West Coast," 12 May 2018 Springer deposited it onto a walkway just above the first section of the left field bleachers 422 feet away, a seismic solo home run that exited his bat at 110 mph and whittled his team’s deficit to one run. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Bullpen spoils Astros' late rally, D-backs win on walk-off single," 5 May 2018 The seismic waves from a nearby earthquake will deform the cable minutely, leaving the returning light slightly out of phase with the light emitted by the laser. — The Economist, "Submarine cables could be repurposed as earthquake detectors," 16 June 2018 Just like a seismometer, the faster moving primary seismic wave is seen first, with the slower secondary wave right behind it. — Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, "Seafloor fiber optic cables can work like seismometers," 15 June 2018 Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a bid worth £150m for Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard as the reigning European champions take their first steps towards replacing Cristiano Ronaldo following his seismic move to Juventus earlier this month. — SI.com, "Real Madrid Set to 'Formalise Interest' in Chelsea Superstar Eden Hazard With £150m Bid," 13 July 2018 The hospital’s largest buildings need extensive work to meet the state’s rigorous seismic safety standards that take effect in 2030. — Phil Diehl, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Parking structure approved for Tri-City Medical Center," 11 July 2018 Now, the city’s socioeconomic complexities and seismic battles over gentrification serve as microcosms for the times, allowing the Oakland-centric films of 2018 to start wider conversations and, possibly, wind up in the Oscar race this fall. — Jen Yamato, latimes.com, "Beyond 'Black Panther': Thanks to a wave of homegrown filmmakers, Oakland is having a Hollywood moment," 7 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'seismic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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seismic
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of seismic
: of, relating to, or caused by an earthquake
: very great or important
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