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seismically

seismically

1 7.2
In a way that causes a very big, sudden change in people or places
  • adverb
  • /ˈsaɪzmɪkli/
translation icon : sísmicamente
  • So, you know, seismically impacting as what you've created with Wework.

So, you know, seismically impacting as what you've created with Wework.

Examples

  • Her argument presented seismically new ideas that challenged the traditional views on climate change.

  • The new policy shifts seismically how our company operates, creating a more innovative environment.

  • The rapid advancements in technology have seismically changed the landscape of communication.

Synonyms

drastically
vsseismically
80 4.3

In a way that causes a very large and sudden change

means deep or fundamental change rather than simply severe effect
cataclysmically
vsseismically
1 9.5

In a way that causes a very large violent change or disaster

focuses on fundamental dramatic impact rather than direct violent disaster
tectonically
vsseismically
  • Formal
8.2

In a way that causes very large changes in society, the economy, or politics

is used more generally for fundamental dramatic change across many contexts
apocalyptically
vsseismically
8.6

In a very great and dramatic way

emphasizes deep structural or foundational change rather than sheer catastrophic intensity

How Dramatic

seismically
1 7.2
dramatically
330 3.9
noticeably
30 2.8
mildly
92 2.7

Surface Forms

seismically positive

Morphology

seismically = seismic (semi-transparent) = seismic + ally

The morphological process (adjective + adverbial suffix) is regular and clear.

Etymology

Seismically comes from the old Greek root seism- meaning 'shake', and this image of a big shake helps explain a second use. So when people say a change was seismically important, they mean it caused a very large, deep shift to a company, society, or system.