tectonics

Meaning

1. (uncountable) The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.
2. (uncountable) The science and art of assembling, shaping, or ornamenting materials in construction.

Synonyms

architectonics

geotectonics

plate tectonics

structural geology

plate tectonic theory

science of building

geology

tectonic geology

geotectonic geology

architectonic geology

Translations

Tektonik

tectonique

tettonica

τεκτονική

tectónica

tectónica

tectònica

tektoniek

tectónica de placas

tectonique des plaques

géologie

Geologie

επιστήμη πολιτικού μηχανικού

θεωρία τεκτονικών πλακών

Etymology

Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”).