seismic shift
A fundamental reorientation of a state of affairs.
The seismic shift in Mexico began in 1810 with the movement toward independence from Spain.
seismic
/ˈsaɪzmɪk/
adj 3
Collocations
3ADJ.
constant, due
VERB + SEISMIC
avoided, conducted, having
SEISMIC + NOUN
activity, area, cup, japanese, newport's
Definitions
adj
1
Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.
seismic activity
2
Subject to earthquakes.
a seismic area
3
Of very large or widespread effect.
With Spurs having avoided a seismic Cup upset, Newport's heroic display will be rewarded with a lucrative replay at Wembley.
But the most seismic change is the shift to being supportive of open access. In practice, most of the industry has collectively opposed this for the past 25 years. The Department for Transport has been particularly hostile, seeing it as little more than cherry-picking.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
- seismal
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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seismic activity
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a seismic area
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With Spurs having avoided a seismic Cup upset, Newport's heroic display will be rewarded with a lucrative replay at Wembley.
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Due to constant seismic activity, Japanese engineers have come up with novel construction techniques.
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The host country's triumph has a seismic effect.
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The geologists conducted seismic tests to analyze the stability of the bedrock beneath the surface.
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