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seismologist

IPA: /ˈsaɪzməˌlɒdʒɪst/

KK: /ˈsaɪzməˌlɑdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies earthquakes and the movement of the earth's surface.

Example: The seismologist analyzed the data from the recent earthquake to understand its impact.

seismology

IPA: //saɪˈzmɒlədʒi//

KK: /saɪˈzmɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of earthquakes and the vibrations of the Earth, focusing on their causes and effects.

Example: Seismology helps us understand how earthquakes occur and how to prepare for them.

seismometer

IPA: /ˈsaɪzməˌmɛtər/

KK: /ˈsaɪzməˌmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device used to detect and measure movements in the ground caused by seismic waves, such as those from earthquakes.

Example: The scientist used a seismometer to record the tremors from the earthquake.

seismometric

IPA: /ˌsaɪzəˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /saɪzˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the measurement of earthquakes and seismic waves using instruments called seismometers.

Example: The seismometric data helped scientists understand the earthquake's impact.

seismometry

IPA: /saɪˈzɪmətri/

KK: /saɪˈzmɒmətri/

noun

Definition: The scientific study and measurement of earthquakes and seismic waves.

Example: Seismometry is essential for understanding the behavior of earthquakes.

seizable

IPA: /ˈsiːzəbl/

KK: /ˈsiːzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be taken or captured, often used in legal or formal contexts.

Example: The authorities declared the assets to be seizable under the new law.

seize

IPA: /siːz/

KK: /siz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come to a stop or to hold firmly, often suddenly or with force.

Example: The negotiations seized when both sides could not agree.

transitive verb

Definition: To take hold of something suddenly and forcefully, or to take control of something.

Example: The police decided to seize the stolen goods from the suspect's house.

seizing

IPA: /ˈsiːzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsiːzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of binding or fastening something together, often using a smaller line or cord.

Example: The seizing of the ropes ensured that the sails were secure during the storm.

seizure

IPA: /ˈsiːʒər/

KK: /ˈsiːʒər/

noun

Definition: A sudden attack or convulsion, often related to a medical condition, or the act of taking control of something.

Example: The doctor explained that a seizure can cause a person to lose consciousness temporarily.

seldom

IPA: /ˈsɛldəm/

KK: /ˈsɛldəm/

adjective

Definition: Not happening often; rare or infrequent.

Example: She seldom goes to the movies because she prefers reading.

adverb

Definition: Not often; occurring infrequently or rarely.

Example: She seldom goes to the movies because she prefers reading.

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