tectonic meaning
UK US /tɛkˈtɑnɪk/ 3 syllables
tectonic (adjective): pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust.
tectonic has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
tectonic as an adjective
- pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust
- tectonic plates
- tectonic valleys
Related forms: tectonics
- of or pertaining to construction or architecture
Synonyms: architectonic
Related forms: tectonics
How to pronounce tectonic
tectonic is pronounced /tɛkˈtɑnɪk/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with tectonic
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in IC · 8-letter words
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