Tectonically

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛktɑnɪkˈæɫəli/

Tectonically (adverb)

  1. In a way that relates to the structure and movement of the Earth's crust.

Examples

  • The region is tectonically active, causing frequent earthquakes.
  • The mountains were formed tectonically over millions of years.

Common collocations: tectonically stable, tectonically significant

Synonyms of Tectonically

Formal