epicentre

Meanings

• noun

  The central point of an area of action or activity, especially the point from which energy, forces, or influences are radiated or originate.

  - "The epicentre of the earthquake was located in the Pacific Ocean."
  - "The city was the epicentre of the cultural movement."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

hypocentre

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Synonyms

ground zero

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with epicentre
centre , metre , meter

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Variants

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epicenter , epicenters , epicentral

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Etymology

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From Greek epikentron, from epi- 'upon' + kentron 'point'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'epicentre' was first used in the context of earthquakes in the late 1800s.

2. The epicentre of an earthquake is not always the exact point of the initial rupture in the Earth's crust.

3. In seismology, the distance from the epicentre of an earthquake to a particular location is known as the epicentral distance.

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Related Concepts

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1. hypocentre: The point directly beneath the epicentre of an earthquake or other seismic event.

2. geographic centre: The central point of a geographic area, such as a country or continent.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'epicentre' has been used metaphorically to describe the central point or focus of a story or event.

How to Memorize "epicentre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bullseye or target, with the epicentre being the very centre of the target.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'centre' and remember that 'epicentre' is just the central point of something, often with significant energy or influence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory hook by associating the word 'epicentre' with 'epic' and 'centre'.

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