word
tectonic
tek-TON-ik
tɛkˈtɒnɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
tectonic
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Dictionary meaning
Relating to the structure of the Earth's crust and the large-scale processes that shape it.
History and origin
Greek — 'tektonikos' (of building).
Examples
- Tectonic plate movement has shaped every continent over billions of years.
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