Definition of tectonic in English:

tectonic

adjective tɛkˈtɒnɪktɛkˈtɑnɪk

1Geology
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes which take place within it.
〔地质〕地壳构造上的
the movements of the tectonic plates
areas of tectonic activity
Example sentencesExamples
- In this paper, we discuss the tectonic settings and magmatic processes which allow these magmas to reach the surface.
- In these zones one section of the Earth's crust, called a tectonic plate, moves over or under another.
- This area is a good example of the interplay of tectonic and magmatic processes.
- Even in fairly recent history the theory of tectonic plates beneath the earth's crust was discounted and scorned before it could eventually be proven.
- Geologists have long studied mountains for clues to Earth's tectonic history.
1. 1.1 (of a change or development) very significant or considerable.
  （变化、发展）意义重大的，重要的；可观的
  the last decade has witnessed a tectonic shift in world affairs
  过去十年世界事务发生了重大的转变。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It's a real-life, working home — now twisting and groaning under the thrall of a tectonic hiccup.
  Sengor, in particular, advocated superposition of a regime associated with tectonic escape.
  There's been a tectonic shift in public thinking.
  The tectonic plates are shifting under Scotland's opposition parties.
  Vietnam lies at the center of a tectonic traffic jam.
  In these efforts, and much more, our Congress has signed off on massive, tectonic legislation without so much as a moment's pause.
  You find a great tectonic confidence in NGP's handling of such work Buildings change, uses change, technologies change, yet the past holds important lessons.
  But despite relative economy of means, the building has bold tectonic presence.
  Chords shift like tectonic plates in a rugby scrum and Todd remains calm, focused and deals in a very dry, biting, intoned vocal delivery.
  But its roots go much deeper, to a tectonic change in the country's political-economic demographics.
  For Sharon, so long the patron of the settlement project, to utter these words is a tectonic shift.
  For those who can sense the movement of ideological tectonic plates, this book represents the beginning of a seismic shift.
  Shiite suspicions of the American troop increase reflect a tectonic shift in the political realities here.
  Militarism, one of the tectonic plates in our political culture, has made a huge shift in a short time.
2Relating to building or construction.
（与）建筑（有关）的；（与）构造（有关）的
a contest of tectonic quality and public attractiveness
Example sentencesExamples
- But despite relative economy of means, the building has bold tectonic presence.
- The house has a tectonic simplicity and an ephemeral beauty, being as light in its mass as it is in ambience.
- The Weimar Bauhaus is a tectonic expression of load bearing walls interrupted by window screens.
- Secondly, if the cut and montage are essential to cinematography, so too is the tectonic essential for architecture.
- A truly tectonic architecture will therefore be naturally identified with its surroundings through its choice of materials and forms responding to availability and climactic conditions.
Synonyms
constructional, organizational, systemic, constitutional, configurational, formational

Derivatives

tectonically

adverb

New Zealand is a very tectonically active zone.
Example sentencesExamples
- This characteristic of the proposed scheme could make it suitable for less tectonically stable parts of the world provided enclaves of suitably thick crust are available.
- The latter is a tectonically active environment, where modern sedimentation is overwhelming the shelf.
- This mountain is tectonically active and uplifts still occur here.
- It is exceptionally fire-prone; has infertile soils; enjoys great biodiversity; and is tectonically stable.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in sense 2): via late Latin from Greek tektonikos, from tektōn 'carpenter, builder'.

Rhymes

anachronic, animatronic, bionic, Brythonic, bubonic, Byronic, canonic, carbonic, catatonic, chalcedonic, chronic, colonic, conic, cyclonic, daemonic, demonic, diatonic, draconic, electronic, embryonic, euphonic, harmonic, hegemonic, histrionic, homophonic, hypersonic, iconic, ionic, ironic, isotonic, laconic, macaronic, Masonic, Miltonic, mnemonic, monotonic, moronic, Napoleonic, philharmonic, phonic, Platonic, Plutonic, polyphonic, quadraphonic, sardonic, saxophonic, siphonic, Slavonic, sonic, stereophonic, subsonic, subtonic, symphonic, Teutonic, thermionic, tonic, transonic, ultrasonic

Definition of tectonic in US English:

tectonic

adjectivetekˈtäniktɛkˈtɑnɪk

1Geology
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes which take place within it.
〔地质〕地壳构造上的
Example sentencesExamples
- Even in fairly recent history the theory of tectonic plates beneath the earth's crust was discounted and scorned before it could eventually be proven.
- In these zones one section of the Earth's crust, called a tectonic plate, moves over or under another.
- This area is a good example of the interplay of tectonic and magmatic processes.
- Geologists have long studied mountains for clues to Earth's tectonic history.
- In this paper, we discuss the tectonic settings and magmatic processes which allow these magmas to reach the surface.
1. 1.1 (of a change or development) very significant or considerable.
  （变化、发展）意义重大的，重要的；可观的
  the last decade has witnessed a tectonic shift in world affairs
  过去十年世界事务发生了重大的转变。
  Example sentencesExamples
  But despite relative economy of means, the building has bold tectonic presence.
  Vietnam lies at the center of a tectonic traffic jam.
  In these efforts, and much more, our Congress has signed off on massive, tectonic legislation without so much as a moment's pause.
  Militarism, one of the tectonic plates in our political culture, has made a huge shift in a short time.
  Shiite suspicions of the American troop increase reflect a tectonic shift in the political realities here.
  It's a real-life, working home — now twisting and groaning under the thrall of a tectonic hiccup.
  For Sharon, so long the patron of the settlement project, to utter these words is a tectonic shift.
  You find a great tectonic confidence in NGP's handling of such work Buildings change, uses change, technologies change, yet the past holds important lessons.
  For those who can sense the movement of ideological tectonic plates, this book represents the beginning of a seismic shift.
  Chords shift like tectonic plates in a rugby scrum and Todd remains calm, focused and deals in a very dry, biting, intoned vocal delivery.
  There's been a tectonic shift in public thinking.
  Sengor, in particular, advocated superposition of a regime associated with tectonic escape.
  The tectonic plates are shifting under Scotland's opposition parties.
  But its roots go much deeper, to a tectonic change in the country's political-economic demographics.
2Relating to building or construction.
（与）建筑（有关）的；（与）构造（有关）的
Example sentencesExamples
- The Weimar Bauhaus is a tectonic expression of load bearing walls interrupted by window screens.
- A truly tectonic architecture will therefore be naturally identified with its surroundings through its choice of materials and forms responding to availability and climactic conditions.
- Secondly, if the cut and montage are essential to cinematography, so too is the tectonic essential for architecture.
- The house has a tectonic simplicity and an ephemeral beauty, being as light in its mass as it is in ambience.
- But despite relative economy of means, the building has bold tectonic presence.
Synonyms
constructional, organizational, systemic, constitutional, configurational, formational

Origin

Mid 17th century (in tectonic (sense 2)): via late Latin from Greek tektonikos, from tektōn ‘carpenter, builder’.

词汇	tectonic
释义	Definition of tectonic in English: tectonic adjective tɛkˈtɒnɪktɛkˈtɑnɪk 1Geology Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes which take place within it. 〔地质〕地壳构造上的 the movements of the tectonic plates areas of tectonic activity Example sentencesExamples In this paper, we discuss the tectonic settings and magmatic processes which allow these magmas to reach the surface. In these zones one section of the Earth's crust, called a tectonic plate, moves over or under another. This area is a good example of the interplay of tectonic and magmatic processes. Even in fairly recent history the theory of tectonic plates beneath the earth's crust was discounted and scorned before it could eventually be proven. Geologists have long studied mountains for clues to Earth's tectonic history. 1.1 (of a change or development) very significant or considerable. （变化、发展）意义重大的，重要的；可观的 the last decade has witnessed a tectonic shift in world affairs 过去十年世界事务发生了重大的转变。 Example sentencesExamples It's a real-life, working home — now twisting and groaning under the thrall of a tectonic hiccup. Sengor, in particular, advocated superposition of a regime associated with tectonic escape. There's been a tectonic shift in public thinking. The tectonic plates are shifting under Scotland's opposition parties. Vietnam lies at the center of a tectonic traffic jam. In these efforts, and much more, our Congress has signed off on massive, tectonic legislation without so much as a moment's pause. You find a great tectonic confidence in NGP's handling of such work Buildings change, uses change, technologies change, yet the past holds important lessons. But despite relative economy of means, the building has bold tectonic presence. Chords shift like tectonic plates in a rugby scrum and Todd remains calm, focused and deals in a very dry, biting, intoned vocal delivery. But its roots go much deeper, to a tectonic change in the country's political-economic demographics. For Sharon, so long the patron of the settlement project, to utter these words is a tectonic shift. For those who can sense the movement of ideological tectonic plates, this book represents the beginning of a seismic shift. Shiite suspicions of the American troop increase reflect a tectonic shift in the political realities here. Militarism, one of the tectonic plates in our political culture, has made a huge shift in a short time. 2Relating to building or construction. （与）建筑（有关）的；（与）构造（有关）的 a contest of tectonic quality and public attractiveness Example sentencesExamples But despite relative economy of means, the building has bold tectonic presence. The house has a tectonic simplicity and an ephemeral beauty, being as light in its mass as it is in ambience. The Weimar Bauhaus is a tectonic expression of load bearing walls interrupted by window screens. Secondly, if the cut and montage are essential to cinematography, so too is the tectonic essential for architecture. A truly tectonic architecture will therefore be naturally identified with its surroundings through its choice of materials and forms responding to availability and climactic conditions. Synonyms constructional, organizational, systemic, constitutional, configurational, formational Derivatives tectonically adverb New Zealand is a very tectonically active zone. Example sentencesExamples This characteristic of the proposed scheme could make it suitable for less tectonically stable parts of the world provided enclaves of suitably thick crust are available. The latter is a tectonically active environment, where modern sedimentation is overwhelming the shelf. This mountain is tectonically active and uplifts still occur here. It is exceptionally fire-prone; has infertile soils; enjoys great biodiversity; and is tectonically stable. Origin Mid 17th century (in sense 2): via late Latin from Greek tektonikos, from tektōn 'carpenter, builder'. Rhymes anachronic, animatronic, bionic, Brythonic, bubonic, Byronic, canonic, carbonic, catatonic, chalcedonic, chronic, colonic, conic, cyclonic, daemonic, demonic, diatonic, draconic, electronic, embryonic, euphonic, harmonic, hegemonic, histrionic, homophonic, hypersonic, iconic, ionic, ironic, isotonic, laconic, macaronic, Masonic, Miltonic, mnemonic, monotonic, moronic, Napoleonic, philharmonic, phonic, Platonic, Plutonic, polyphonic, quadraphonic, sardonic, saxophonic, siphonic, Slavonic, sonic, stereophonic, subsonic, subtonic, symphonic, Teutonic, thermionic, tonic, transonic, ultrasonic Definition of tectonic in US English: tectonic adjectivetekˈtäniktɛkˈtɑnɪk 1Geology Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes which take place within it. 〔地质〕地壳构造上的 Example sentencesExamples Even in fairly recent history the theory of tectonic plates beneath the earth's crust was discounted and scorned before it could eventually be proven. In these zones one section of the Earth's crust, called a tectonic plate, moves over or under another. This area is a good example of the interplay of tectonic and magmatic processes. Geologists have long studied mountains for clues to Earth's tectonic history. In this paper, we discuss the tectonic settings and magmatic processes which allow these magmas to reach the surface. 1.1 (of a change or development) very significant or considerable. （变化、发展）意义重大的，重要的；可观的 the last decade has witnessed a tectonic shift in world affairs 过去十年世界事务发生了重大的转变。 Example sentencesExamples But despite relative economy of means, the building has bold tectonic presence. Vietnam lies at the center of a tectonic traffic jam. In these efforts, and much more, our Congress has signed off on massive, tectonic legislation without so much as a moment's pause. Militarism, one of the tectonic plates in our political culture, has made a huge shift in a short time. Shiite suspicions of the American troop increase reflect a tectonic shift in the political realities here. It's a real-life, working home — now twisting and groaning under the thrall of a tectonic hiccup. For Sharon, so long the patron of the settlement project, to utter these words is a tectonic shift. You find a great tectonic confidence in NGP's handling of such work Buildings change, uses change, technologies change, yet the past holds important lessons. For those who can sense the movement of ideological tectonic plates, this book represents the beginning of a seismic shift. Chords shift like tectonic plates in a rugby scrum and Todd remains calm, focused and deals in a very dry, biting, intoned vocal delivery. There's been a tectonic shift in public thinking. Sengor, in particular, advocated superposition of a regime associated with tectonic escape. The tectonic plates are shifting under Scotland's opposition parties. But its roots go much deeper, to a tectonic change in the country's political-economic demographics. 2Relating to building or construction. （与）建筑（有关）的；（与）构造（有关）的 Example sentencesExamples The Weimar Bauhaus is a tectonic expression of load bearing walls interrupted by window screens. A truly tectonic architecture will therefore be naturally identified with its surroundings through its choice of materials and forms responding to availability and climactic conditions. Secondly, if the cut and montage are essential to cinematography, so too is the tectonic essential for architecture. The house has a tectonic simplicity and an ephemeral beauty, being as light in its mass as it is in ambience. But despite relative economy of means, the building has bold tectonic presence. Synonyms constructional, organizational, systemic, constitutional, configurational, formational Origin Mid 17th century (in tectonic (sense 2)): via late Latin from Greek tektonikos, from tektōn ‘carpenter, builder’.
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