seismic

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Seismic' refers to phenomena—like earthquakes—that involve the Earth's crust moving or shaking or the study of these events. It's also used figuratively to refer to a major change or event that has deep and far-reaching effects.

Examples in Different Contexts

In drama or cinema, 'seismic' events can dramatically alter the narrative. A director might say, 'The protagonist's decision in Act 2 is the seismic moment that changes everything.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

The introduction of e-commerce has had a massive impact on brick-and-mortar businesses. How should we adapt to these trends?

Response:

Indeed, e-commerce has brought seismic changes to our industry and we have to adjust by strengthening our online presence.

Academics

Scenario:

Understanding tectonic movements is fundamental to geophysics. Any thoughts on the data we've gathered so far?

Response:

The seismic data we have is promising and can lead to important discoveries about tectonic movements.