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geotectonic

adjective geo·tec·ton·ic \ ˌjē-ō-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
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geotectonically

play \ˌjē-ō-tek-ˈtä-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of geotectonic

1882

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