tectonic
tectonic Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Relating to the structure of the crust of the Earth or another planetary body and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
"The mountain range was formed over millions of years by the collision of two massive tectonic plates."
Denoting or relating to a widespread, fundamental, and momentous change or shift.
"The invention of the internet brought about a tectonic shift in how businesses communicate with customers."
Relating to building or construction; architectural.
"The museum's exposed steel beams highlight the tectonic clarity of the modern design."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Late Latin tectonicus, from Ancient Greek tektonikos ('of or relating to building'), derived from tektōn ('carpenter, builder'). The geological sense referring to the structure of the Earth's crust emerged in the late 19th century.