C2adjectivesciencenature
US/ˈsaɪz.mɪk/
UK/ˈsaɪz.mɪk/
connected with earthquakes; also, having a very great effect or causing big changes
In context
Scientists recorded strong seismic activity under the volcano last week.
The internet caused a seismic shift in the way people shop.
Japan has strict seismic safety rules for all new buildings.
Words that go with seismic
adjective + noun
- seismic activityThe island has a lot of seismic activity, so houses are built low.
- seismic shiftThere has been a seismic shift in public opinion on climate change.
- seismic wavesSeismic waves travel through the earth after an earthquake.
- seismic changeArtificial intelligence could bring seismic change to many industries.
- seismic eventThe election result was a seismic event in the country's history.
- seismic zoneThe new airport will be built outside the seismic zone.