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tectonic

tec·ton·ic [ tek tónnik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of deformation of rocks: relating to the forces that produce movement and deformation of the Earth's crust

2. of construction: relating to construction and architecture

[Mid-17th century. Via late Latin< Greek tektonikos< tekton "builder, carpenter"]

tec·ton·i·cal·ly adverb
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