seismic
/ˈsaɪzmɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.
Adjective
Examples
seismic activity
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Subject to earthquakes.
Adjective
Examples
a seismic area
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “seismic” mean?
Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.
Is “seismic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.