Tectonically: meaning, definitions and examples

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tectonically

 

[ tษ›kหˆtษ’nษชkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

geological processes

Tectonically refers to the processes related to the Earth's tectonic plates and their movements. It encompasses the activities that shape the Earth's structure, including earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges.

Synonyms

convectively, geologically, structurally

Examples of usage

  • The region is tectonically active, experiencing frequent earthquakes.
  • Tectonically driven processes lead to the formation of new landforms.
  • The tectonically significant fault line runs through the valley.
  • Many cities are built in tectonically unstable areas.
  • Tectonically influenced landscapes can exhibit dramatic changes over time.

Translations

Translations of the word "tectonically" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tectonicamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เค•เฅเคŸเฅ‹เคจเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tektonisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tektonik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะบั‚ะพะฝั–ั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tektonicznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใ‚ฏใƒˆใƒ‹ใƒƒใ‚ฏใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tectoniquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tectรณnicamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tektonik olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์กฐ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒุชูˆู†ูŠุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tektonicky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tektonicky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆž„้€ ไธŠๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tektonsko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฆkni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะบั‚ะพะฝะธะบะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒแƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tektonik olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tectรณnicamente

Etymology

The term 'tectonically' originates from the word 'tectonic', which itself comes from the Greek word 'tektonikos', meaning 'pertaining to construction or building'. This Greek term is derived from 'tekton', meaning 'builder' or 'carpenter'. The usage of 'tectonic' in geology began in the late 19th century, relating to the movements and forces that shape the Earth's crust. As scientists studied the Earth's physical structure and the dynamics of earthquake occurrences, 'tectonic' and its adverbial form 'tectonically' became foundational in discussing geological phenomena, especially those related to plate movements and the resulting geographical changes. The emergence of plate tectonics theory in the mid-20th century further solidified the term's scientific usage, linking it to concepts of continental drift and seismic activity.