Definition of SEISMIC

seismic

Adjective Satellite

  • subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration

Adj

  • Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.
  • Subject to earthquakes.
  • Of very large or widespread effect.

Examples

  • a seismic area
  • seismic activity

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

seismal

Scrabble Score: 11

seismic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
seismic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
seismic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

seismic: valid Words With Friends Word