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.