Tectonics
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tectonics is a noun meaning (geology) The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.
Meaning
(geology) The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.
More Meanings
- (architecture) The science and art of assembling, shaping, or ornamenting materials in construction.
Synonyms for tectonics
Depending on context, synonyms include architectonics.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include architectonics, rocks, boulders, geotectonics, tectonophysics, tectonicist.
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