tectonics
The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the EarthThe study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.
» The theory of plate tectonics in geology explains the phenomenon of continental drift.
Die Theorie der Plattentektonik ist eine Theorie der geologischen Wissenschaft zur Erklärung des Phänomens der Kontinentaldrift. — al_ex_an_der
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2 senses(uncountable)The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.
Tektonik
текто́никаtektónika
текто́нікаtektónika
(uncountable)The science and art of assembling, shaping, or ornamenting materials in construction.
текто́нікаtektónika
- the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust
- the science of architecture
Examples
4 sentencesThe theory of plate tectonics in geology explains the phenomenon of continental drift.
deDie Theorie der Plattentektonik ist eine Theorie der geologischen Wissenschaft zur Erklärung des Phänomens der Kontinentaldrift. — al_ex_an_der
Mercury doesn't have plate tectonics.
The theory of plate tectonics is a geological theory that explains the phenomenon of continental drift.
ruТеория тектоники плит - это геологическая теория, объясняющая феномен дрейфа континентов. — odexed
Mars doesn't have plate tectonics like Earth does.
Translations
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Origin
Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”).Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”).
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust:plate tectonicsplate tectonic theory
- the science of architecture:architectonics
Word family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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