tectonic
Translation
tectonic
Examples
Tectonic plates move very slowly.
Tectonic plates move very slowly.
There was a tectonic shift in politics.
There was a tectonic shift in politics.
Grammar Patterns
((tectonic)) + noun describes something related to the earth's crustal plates. The earthquake was caused by tectonic activity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: geological, structural
Etymology
From Greek 'tektonikos' meaning 'pertaining to building', from 'tekton' meaning 'builder, carpenter'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'architecture' of the Earth's crust.