seismometer
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/saɪzˈmɑːmɪtər/
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/saɪzˈmɒmɪtə/
earthquake measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seismometer' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'seismos,' meaning 'earthquake,' and 'metron,' meaning 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'seismos' combined with 'metron' in Greek to form 'seismometer,' which was adopted into English in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for measuring earthquakes,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
The seismometer detected a minor tremor in the region.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/15 21:14