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tectonic

Pronunciation: /tɛkˈtɒnɪk/
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Definition of tectonic

adjective

  • 1 Geology relating to the structure of the earth’s crust and the large-scale processes which take place within it: the movements of the tectonic plates areas of tectonic activity
  • (of a change or development) very significant or considerable:the last decade has witnessed a tectonic shift in world affairs
  • 2relating to building or construction: a contest of tectonic quality and public attractiveness

Derivatives

tectonically

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century (in sense 2): via late Latin from Greek tektonikos, from tektōn 'carpenter, builder'

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Definition of tectonic in the US English dictionary
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