Definition

A person who measures and records the movements of the ground, especially during earthquakes.

Example

The seismographer analyzed the data from the recent earthquake to understand its impact.

Conversation

Did you hear about the latest earthquake in the city?

Yeah, I heard a seismographer recorded some strong vibrations.

It's amazing how they can measure that stuff so accurately.

I know! Their work is really important for understanding earthquakes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seismographer → It is formed from "seismo-" (from Greek "seismos", meaning earthquake) and "-graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). A seismographer is a device or person that writes down or records the movements of the earth during an earthquake.

Memory Tip

Think of 'earthquake' ('seismo-') and 'writing' ('-graph') to remember that a seismographer records the movements of the earth.

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