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seismically

 

[ หˆsaษชz.mษช.kli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

earth science

The term 'seismically' relates to the activity, effects, or characteristics associated with earthquakes or seismic waves. It refers to the manner in which something is affected by seismic events or measured in terms of seismic activity. This can include discussions about how structures are designed to withstand seismic forces, as well as the implications of seismic activity on geological formations. It is often used in contexts involving engineering, geology, and environmental science.

Synonyms

earthquake-wise, geologically, seismic, tectonically

Examples of usage

  • Buildings must be designed seismically to ensure safety during earthquakes.
  • The area has been seismically active for decades.
  • We seismically analyzed the data to understand the fault lines better.

Translations

Translations of the word "seismically" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sismicamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เค•เค‚เคชเฅ€เคฏ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช seismisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seismik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะนัะผั–ั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sejsmicznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœฐ้œ‡็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sismiquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญsimicamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sismik olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์ง„ํ•™์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒู„ุฒุงู„ูŠู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seismicky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ seizmicky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐ้œ‡ไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ seizmoloลกko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรกlftavirk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะนัะผะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ˜แƒกแƒ›แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seysmik olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sรญsmicamente

Etymology

The word 'seismically' is derived from 'seismic', which comes from the Greek word 'seismos', meaning 'earthquake'. The suffix '-ically' is added to form the adverb, indicating the manner in which something is related to or concerned with seismic phenomena. The study of earthquakes dates back to ancient civilizations, but the formalization of seismology as a science began in the 19th century. As technological advancements occurred, so did the methods of measuring and analyzing seismic activity, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of the earth's movements. 'Seismically' has increasingly come into use in the fields of engineering and environmental science, particularly as concerns about earthquakes and their impacts have grown.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,711 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.