viewquake

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sudden drastic shift in someone's view on the world or a particular subject.

Pronunciation

/ˈvjuːkweɪk/

Word forms

viewquake viewquakes

Etymology

From view + quake, modelled after earthquake. Coined by American economist Robin Hanson.

Related words

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