Synonyms for seism
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A shaking of the Earth's surface; an earthquake or tremor.
Forms
- Plural
- seisms → earthquakes, quakes, temblors…
Example sentences
- earthquake The whole village was laid flat by the earthquake.
- quake Many old buildings were damaged by the quake.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| seism | falling | |
| earthquake | steady | |
| quake | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- quake1
- 7 letters
- temblor2
- 10 letters
- earthquake2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (temblor2 = 2 syllables).