tectonics
noun/tɛkˈtɑnɪks/
Frequency rank: #17,033 most common English word
Meaning
the study of the large-scale structural processes that shape the Earth's crust, including the movement of plates.
Example sentence
The professor explained how tectonics shape the mountains and ocean floors we see today.
Synonyms & related words
- geology
- geodynamics
- geophysics
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