Tectonic
Pronunciation: /tɛkˈtɑːnɪk/
Tectonic (adj)
- Relating to large moving pieces of Earth’s crust and the forces that move them.
- Connected with the movements inside Earth that can cause earthquakes and mountain building.
- Involving long-term processes that change Earth’s surface over long periods.
Tectonic (adjective)
Examples
- The tectonic movement shifts the continents slowly over time.
- Scientists study tectonic movement to understand how plates interact.