Epicenter

Word EPICENTER
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Definitions and meanings of "Epicenter"

What do we mean by epicenter?

The point on the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake. noun

The focal point of a usually harmful or unpleasant phenomenon or event; the center. noun

In seismology, a point on the earth's surface from which earth quake-waves seem to go out as a center. It is situated directly above the true center of disturbance, or seismic focus. noun

Alternative spelling of epicentre. noun

The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake noun

The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.

The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.

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

The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe.

Where the main load of your nut drops. Urban Dictionary

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Synonyms and Antonyms for Epicenter

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The word "epicenter" in example sentences

ReutersAt the time, Mr. Obama noted the war's "enormous costs in lives and resources" but said he was convinced that U.S. security was at stake in what he called the epicenter of violent extremism in Afghanistan and Pakistan. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The glorious thing about shooting for the epicenter is the room for error. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The word epicenter refers to the point on the Earth’s surface above the underground center, or focus, of an earthquake. ❋ PAUL R. MARTIN (2002)

Missouri has proclaimed this the Year of Twain, and the epicenter is Hannibal, where the author spent much of his youth. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But the Twain 2010 epicenter is arguably Hannibal, the inspiration for the idyllic river town of St. Petersburg in The Adventures of Tom Sawyerand Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This broadest definition spans 11 counties, but for second-home purposes, the epicenter is what locals call the Mid-Hudson Valley (or Mid-Valley), between the river and the Massachusetts border, including Dutchess and Columbia counties. ❋ Unknown (2010)

STARR (voice-over): The secretary of defense making it clear the U.S. will maintain a strong presence in a region that he calls the epicenter of jihad. ❋ Unknown (2009)

BARBARA STARR, CNN PENTAGON CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): The secretary of defense making it clear, the U.S. will maintain a strong presence in a region that he calls the epicenter of jihad. ❋ Unknown (2009)

BARBARA STARR, CNN PENTAGON CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): The secretary of Defense making it clear the U.S. will maintain a strong presence in a region that he calls the epicenter of jihad. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The epicenter is really the diocese of Covington, Kentucky, where the catholic church has proposed the largest single sex-abuse settlement in history. ❋ Unknown (2005)

-- Limes: The production epicenter is the State of Colima along the Pacific Coast. ❋ Unknown (1919)

Detroit is being called the epicenter of the urban public education crisis -- Secretary of Education Arne Duncan called us "Ground Zero" for education reform. ❋ Jenna Moritz (2011)

Woah the epicenter [dropped] [right on] her [forehead]. ❋ CaptainBigNuts (2018)

[Brad]: "This is so cool! [I don't even know] how to describe it!" [Dallas]: "Man, it's the epicenticity." ❋ Cabri14 (2011)

I [went] to [sin city] and [met] the epicenter of social agenda ❋ D Dollar SIGN (2009)

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