Tectonic
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British pronunciation/tɛktˈɒnɪk/
American pronunciation/tɛkˈtɑnɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "tectonic"

tectonic
01

relating to the movement and arrangement of the Earth's crust

02

of or pertaining to construction or architecture

tectonic

adj

tecton

n
example
Example
Tectonic activity along fault lines can result in earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Tectonic forces cause the Earth's crust to uplift, creating mountain ranges.
The Himalayas were formed by the collision of tectonic plates.
In this region, you get occasional earthquakes due to tectonic activity.
The collision of tectonic plates can create new mountain ranges on a landmass over millions of years.
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