Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tectonic
adjective
/tɛkˈtɒn.ɪk/
Definition
Relating to the structure or movement of the Earth’s crust.
Examples
- The tectonic activity in the region is responsible for frequent earthquakes.
- Geologists study tectonic plates to understand Earth’s geological history.
- The Himalayan mountains were formed due to tectonic collision.
Meaning
Tectonic refers to the forces and processes that shape the Earth’s surface, including the movements of tectonic plates.
Synonyms
- Geological
- Structural
- Crustal
