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Tectonics Definition & Meaning

tectonics
noun
  1. the science of architecture
  2. the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust

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  • "accretionary tectonics"
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  • "plate 20tectonics"
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  • "science tectonics"
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Frequently asked questions

What does tectonics mean?
the science of architecture the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust
What part of speech is tectonics?
Tectonics is a noun.
How many definitions does tectonics have?
Tectonics has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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