English Explanatory Dictionary

seismology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of the vibration of the Earth's interior caused by natural and unnatural sources, such as earthquakes.

Pronunciation

/saɪzˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /saɪsˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-seismology.wav /saɪzˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /saɪsˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-seismology.wav

Word forms

seismology

Etymology

From seismo- + -logy.

Synonyms

seismics

Related words

seismic

Derived words

archaeoseismology asteroseismology asterseismology astroseismology helioseismology kronoseismology microseismology paleoseismology seismologic seismological seismologist teleseismology
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