Definition & Meaning of "tectonic"in English

tectonic

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

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

relational

ungradable

domain

geology, earth, science

Examples

Tectonic activity along fault lines can result in earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

of or pertaining to construction or architecture

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