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epicentral

epicentral

1 8.4
Near the point on the ground above where an earthquake starts
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛpɪˈsɛntrəl/
  • Specialized
: epicéntrico
  • The epicentral region experienced severe shaking during the earthquake.

Examples

  • The epicentral region suffered the most severe damage after the earthquake struck.

  • Scientists measured the intensity of shaking in the epicentral zone to assess the quake's impact.

  • Rescue teams focused their efforts on the epicentral area where buildings had collapsed.

  • The epicentral area is crucial for studies.

  • In the aftermath of the earthquake, we focused on reports from the epicentral region to assess the damage.

  • The scientists conducted studies in the epicentral area to understand the earthquake's impact on the local ecosystem.

  • Residents are concerned about the safety of their homes in the epicentral zone following the tremors.

How Close

epicentral
  • Specialized
1 8.4
close
∞ 1.0
distant
224 2.8

Surface Forms

epicentral positive

Morphology

epicentral = epicenter (transparent) = epi + center + al

This is a regular adjective formation from the specialized noun epicenter, so the structural meaning is direct.

Etymology

Epicentral comes from epicenter, made from Greek epi- 'on' and center 'middle', and in earthquakes the epicenter is the point on the surface above where the quake begins. So epicentral is used for the area at or near that point, which is why it often means the place that suffers the most damage.