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tectonics

/tɛktˈɑnɪks/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.71 in modern English

Syllables
tec-ton-ics
IPA
/tɛktˈɑnɪks/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.

Uncountable

noun

The science and art of assembling, shaping, or ornamenting materials in construction.

Uncountable

Etymology

Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”).

Usage

Derived Forms

geotectonics glaciotectonics morphotectonics neotectonics plumbotectonics seismotectonics

Phrases

plate tectonics salt tectonics

Frequently Paired Words

architectonics tectonic

Synonyms

plate tectonics plate tectonic theory architectonics

Rhymes With

electronics onyx avionics harmonics phonics sonics microelectronics tonics mnemonics histrionics supersonics conics

Questions

How do you pronounce tectonics?
The recorded pronunciation is /tɛktˈɑnɪks/.
What does tectonics mean?
The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.
Where does tectonics come from?
Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”).

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