tectonics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.
  2. The science and art of assembling, shaping, or ornamenting materials in construction.

Pronunciation

tĕk-tŏn'ĭks LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tectonics.wav

Word forms

tectonics

Etymology

Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”).

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