Epicentre Definition

noun

(seismology) The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.

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(military) The point on the surface directly above an underground explosion.

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(figuratively) The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.

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Synonyms:
other
Ground zero.
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Other Word Forms of Epicentre

Noun

Singular:
epicentre
Plural:
epicentres

Origin of Epicentre

  • Coined based on Ancient Greek ἐπί (epi, “on”) + κέντρον (kentron, “centre”).

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