Seismic (adj)
sahyz-mik
Pertaining to or caused by an earthquake or vibration of the earth
First recorded in 1855–60. Formed from seism + -ic. Often in figurative use relating to a person or thing that has great impact or influence, as an earthquake does.
Example sentences
“Scientists installed new equipment to monitor seismic activity along the fault line.”
Hajji (noun) hadj-ee A muslim who has gone on pilgrimage to Mecca. First recorded in 1600–10; from Arabic ḥajjī, equivalent to ḥajj “pilgrimage” + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or…
