tectonics

See also: tectònics

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”).

Pronunciation

Noun

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  1. (geologyCategory:en:Geology#TECTONICS) The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.
  3. (architectureCategory:en:Architecture#TECTONICS) The science and art of assembling, shaping, or ornamenting materials in construction.

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Translations

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