non-seismic
|non-seis-mic|
C1
/nɒnˈsaɪzmɪk/
not earthquake-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-seismic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'seismic' from Greek 'seismos' meaning 'earthquake'.
Historical Evolution
'seismos' transformed into the English word 'seismic', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-seismic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to earthquakes', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or caused by an earthquake or seismic activity.
The building was designed to withstand non-seismic forces.
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