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seis·mo·graph noun : an apparatus to measure and record seismic vibrations

— seis·mo·graph·ic adjective

— seis·mog·ra·phy noun

seis·mol·o·gy noun : a science that deals with earthquakes

— seis·mo·log·i·cal adjective

— seis·mol·o·gist noun

seis·mom·e·ter noun : a seismograph measuring the actual movement of the ground

seize verb seized; seiz·ing 1 : to lay hold of or take possession of by force

2 : to take prisoner : ARREST

3 : to understand fully and distinctly

4 : to attack or overwhelm physically : AFFLICT

Synonyms

[1] bag, capture, catch, collar, corral, get, grab, grapple, hook, land, nab, snare, trap—more at CATCH

[2] apprehend, arrest, nab, pick up, restrain—more at ARREST

[3] appreciate, apprehend, catch, catch on, comprehend, get, grasp, make, make out, perceive, see, tumble, understand—more at COMPREHEND

sei·zure noun 1 : the act of seizing : the state of being seized

2 : a sudden attack (as of disease)

Synonyms

attack, bout, case, fit, siege, spell—more at ATTACK

sel abbreviation select; selected; selection

sel·dom adverb : in few instances : RARELY

Synonyms

infrequently, little, rarely; also ne'er, never

Antonyms

frequently, often

1select adjective 1 : chosen from a number or group by fitness or preference; also : of special value or excellence : CHOICE

2 : judicious or restrictive in choice : DISCRIMINATING

Synonyms

choice, dainty, delicate, elegant, exquisite, rare—more at CHOICE

chosen, elect; also fashionable; exclusive; culled, screened, weeded (out), winnowed (out)

2select verb : to choose from a number or group : pick out

Synonyms

choose, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt, pick, prefer, single, take—more at CHOOSE

se·lect·ed adjective : chosen by fitness or preference : SELECT; specif : of a higher grade or quality than the ordinary

se·lec·tion noun 1 : the act or process of selecting

2 : something selected : CHOICE

3 : a natural or artificial process that tends to favor the survival and reproduction of individuals with certain traits but not those with others

Synonyms

choice, election; also option; appointment, assignment, designation, naming, nomination

se·lec·tive adjective : of or relating to selection : selecting or tending to select <~ shoppers>

Synonyms

choosy, particular, picky; also fastidious, finicky, fussy; discriminating, discerning, judicious

Antonyms

nonselective

selective service noun : a system for calling men up for military service : DRAFT

se·lect·man noun : one of a board of officials elected in towns of most New England states to administer town affairs

se·le·ni·um noun : a photosensitive chemical element

self noun, plural selves 1 : the essential person distinct from all other persons in identity

2 : a particular side of a person's character

3 : personal interest : SELFISHNESS

self- combining form 1 : oneself : itself

2 : of oneself or itself

3 : by oneself or itself; also : automatic

4 : to, for, or toward oneself

List of self-explanatory words with the prefix self-:

self–abasement

self–absorbed

self–absorption

self–acceptance

self–accusation

self–addressed

self–adjusting

self–administer

self–advancement

self–aggrandizement

self–aggrandizing

self–analysis

self–anointed

self–appointed

self–appraisal

self–asserting

self–assertion

self–awareness

self–betrayal

self–cleaning

self–closing

self–complacent

self–concern

self–condemned

self–confessed

self–congratulation

self–congratulatory

self–constituted

self–contempt

self–contradiction

self–contradictory

self–correcting

self–created

self–criticism

self–cultivation

self–deceit

self–deception

self–defeating

self–definition

self–delusion

self–denying

self–deprecating

self–deprecation

self–depreciation

self–described

self–despair

self–destruction

self–destructive

self–directed

self–distrust

self–doubt

self–educated

self–employed

self–employment

self–enhancement

self–examination

self–explaining

self–explanatory

self–expression

self–forgetful

self–giving