Accelerogram

Pronunciation: /əkˈsɛlərəˌɡræm/

Definitions of accelerogram

noun a record or graph of acceleration as a function of time, typically resulting from a seismic event

Example Sentences

A1 An accelerogram is a graphical representation of earthquake ground motion.

A2 Engineers use accelerograms to study the effects of earthquakes on structures.

B1 The accelerogram showed a peak ground acceleration of 0.5g.

B2 Researchers analyzed the accelerogram data to determine the seismic response of the building.

C1 Sophisticated equipment is used to record accelerograms during seismic events.

C2 The accelerogram analysis revealed important information about the earthquake's intensity and duration.

Examples of accelerogram in a Sentence

formal The engineers used accelerograms to study the ground motion during the earthquake.

informal I saw some cool accelerogram graphs in my geology class today.

slang Check out this accelerogram data, it's pretty wild!

figurative The accelerogram of her emotions showed a sudden spike when she received the news.

Grammatical Forms of accelerogram

• plural: accelerograms
• comparative: more accelerogram
• superlative: most accelerogram
• present tense: accelerogram
• future tense: will accelerogram
• perfect tense: has accelerogram
• continuous tense: is accelerating
• singular: accelerogram
• positive degree: accelerogram
• infinitive: to accelerogram
• gerund: accelerogramming
• participle: accelerogrammed

Origin and Evolution of accelerogram

First Known Use: 1951 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'accelerogram' originates from the combination of 'accelero-' from Latin 'accelerare' meaning to hasten or accelerate, and the suffix '-gram' from Greek 'gramma' meaning something written or drawn.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the field of seismology to refer to a graphical representation of ground acceleration during an earthquake, the term 'accelerogram' has evolved to also include similar graphical representations in other fields such as engineering and geotechnical studies.