About The Word Tectonics
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Tectonics
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What's The Definition Of Tectonics?
[n] the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust
[n] the science of architecture Synonyms | Synonyms for Tectonics: architectonics | plate tectonic theory | plate tectonics Related Terms | Find terms related to Tectonics: See Also | architecture | geomorphology | morphology | science | scientific discipline Tectonics In Webster's Dictionary \Tec*ton"ics\, n.
The science or art by which implements, vessels, buildings,
etc., are constructed, both in relation to their use and to
their artistic design.
\Tec*ton"ics\, n. The science, or the art, by which implements, vessels, dwellings, or other edifices, are constructed, both agreeably to the end for which they are designed, and in conformity with artistic sentiments and ideas. |
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