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geotectonic

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. geotectonic (adjective)
  2. geotectonic geology (noun)

geo·tec·ton·ic

adj \-tek-ˈtä-nik\

Definition of GEOTECTONIC

: of or relating to the form, arrangement, and structure of rock masses of the earth's crust resulting from folding or faulting
— geo·tec·ton·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of GEOTECTONIC

1882

Rhymes with GEOTECTONIC

animatronic, anticyclonic, architectonic, chameleonic, cardiotonic, electrotonic, Neoplatonic, oxymoronic, stereophonic

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