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megaseism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A large or severe earthquake.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences, seismology

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *méǵh2s Proto-Hellenic *mégas Ancient Greek μέγᾰς (mégăs)der. English mega- English seism English megaseism From mega- + seism.

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Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: mégaséisme — a large or severe earthquake
  • Greek: μεγασεισμός (megaseismós) — a large or severe earthquake
  • Portuguese: megassismo — a large or severe earthquake