seismology
[ sahyz-mol-uh-jee, sahys- ]
/ saɪzˈmɒl ə dʒi, saɪs- /
noun
the science or study of earthquakes and their phenomena.
Also called
seismography.
OTHER WORDS FROM seismology
seis·mo·log·ic [sahyz-muh-loj-ik, sahys-] /ˌsaɪz məˈlɒdʒ ɪk, ˌsaɪs-/, seis·mo·log·i·cal, adjective seis·mo·log·i·cal·ly, adverb seis·mol·o·gist, nounWords nearby seismology
seismo-,
seismogram,
seismograph,
seismography,
seismol.,
seismology,
seismometer,
seismonasty,
seismoscope,
seitan,
seiu
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British Dictionary definitions for seismology
seismology
/ (saɪzˈmɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the branch of geology concerned with the study of earthquakes and seismic waves
Derived forms of seismology
seismologic (ˌsaɪzməˈlɒdʒɪk) or seismological, adjective seismologically, adverb seismologist, nounScientific definitions for seismology
seismology
[ sīz-mŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of earthquakes and of the internal structure of the Earth. It includes the study of the origin, geographic distribution, effects, and possible prediction of earthquakes.
Cultural definitions for seismology
seismology
[ (seyez-mol-uh-jee) ]
The branch of science devoted to the study of seismic waves and the information they provide about the structure of the interior of the Earth.