seismology — the scientific study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the Earth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the scientific study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the Earth
Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪzˈmɑːlədʒi/
Korean meaning: 지진학, 지진과 지구 내부 파동의 움직임을 연구하는 과학
Korean pronunciation: 사이즈**말**러지
Example Sentences
- The professor of seismology predicted the earthquake by analyzing unusual seismic patterns.
- My neighbor thinks he's an expert in seismology because he felt three earthquakes this year.
- Seismology has advanced dramatically with the help of computer modeling and satellite technology.
seismology
NOUN//saɪzˈmɑːlədʒi//
the scientific study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the Earth
Scientists practice seismology by analyzing earthquake wave patterns on monitoring equipment
Mole sighs 'Oh gee!' while studying earthquake waves underground
Seismology meets psychology and geology to save humanity!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek seismos meaning 'earthquake' or 'shaking' and logos meaning 'study' or 'science'. The ancient Greeks first tried to understand earthquakes, transforming what they once saw as divine anger into systematic scientific study.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The professor of seismology predicted the earthquake by analyzing unusual seismic patterns.”
“My neighbor thinks he's an expert in seismology because he felt three earthquakes this year.”
“Seismology has advanced dramatically with the help of computer modeling and satellite technology.”
“She jokingly said that living with her snoring husband prepared her for a career in seismology.”
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