noun
seismology
syz-MOL-uh-jee
Seismology (noun) means the scientific study of vibrations in the Earth's interior, especially those caused by earthquakes. Example: “She studied seismology at university.”
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The scientific study of vibrations in the Earth's interior, especially those caused by earthquakes.
"She studied seismology at university."
"Advances in seismology have improved how we measure earthquakes."
"The department of seismology monitors tremors across the region."
How to use seismology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe science of earthquakes and the vibrations that travel through the Earth.
When to use it
It is a technical, scientific term.
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A person who works in this field is a seismologist, and the related adjective is seismic.
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Common pairings
study seismology
professor of seismology
seismology research
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Etymology
The word is built from the combining forms seismo- and -logy.
Rhymes for seismology
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What is seismology?
Seismology is the study of vibrations in the Earth's interior, such as those caused by earthquakes.
Is seismology countable?
No, it is an uncountable noun, so it has no normal plural.
What is the adjective for seismology?
The related adjective is seismic.
What is the meaning of seismology?
"seismology" (noun) means the scientific study of vibrations in the Earth's interior, especially those caused by earthquakes.
