foreshock

fore·shock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-shok, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌʃɒk, ˈfoʊr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-shok, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌʃɒk, ˈfoʊr-/

Definitions of foreshock word

noun foreshock a relatively small earthquake that precedes a greater one by a few days or weeks and originates at or near the focus of the larger earthquake. 1
noun foreshock A mild tremor preceding the violent shaking movement of an earthquake. 1
noun foreshock a relatively small earthquake heralding the arrival of a much larger one. Some large earthquakes are preceded by a series of foreshocks 0
noun foreshock a minor earthquake preceding a greater one and originating at or near the same place 0
noun foreshock (geology) A small earth tremor which precedes the mainshock in an earthquake sequence. Not all mainshocks have foreshocks. 0

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Origin of foreshock

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; fore- + shock1

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Parts of speech for Foreshock

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foreshock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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