epicenter (**에**피센터) — the point on the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the point on the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈepɪsentər/
Korean meaning: 진앙, 지진의 중심지
Korean pronunciation: **에**피센터
Example Sentences
- My mom's kitchen became the epicenter of family drama when she discovered who ate her leftover cake.
- The coffee shop near campus is the epicenter of student gossip.
- Scientists are studying the epicenter to understand the earthquake's impact.
epicenter
NOUN//ˈepɪsentər//
the point on the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
Scientists identify the earthquake's epicenter on the surface above the underground focus
Scientists enter the epicenter to study its center!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'epi' (upon) and 'kentron' (center), derived from Latin 'epicentrum'. The term was coined in the late 19th century to describe the point on Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's focus.
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📝Examples
“My mom's kitchen became the epicenter of family drama when she discovered who ate her leftover cake.”
“The coffee shop near campus is the epicenter of student gossip.”
“Scientists are studying the epicenter to understand the earthquake's impact.”
“New York City remains the epicenter of global finance.”
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