geotectonic


ge·o·tec·ton·ic

G0099500 (jē′ō-tĕk-tŏn′ĭk)adj. Of or relating to the shape, structure, and arrangement of the rock masses resulting from structural deformation of the earth's crust.

geotectonic

(ˌdʒiːəʊtɛkˈtɒnɪk) adj (Geological Science) of or relating to the formation, arrangement, and structure of the rocks of the earth's crust

tec•ton•ic

(tɛkˈtɒn ɪk)

adj. 1. pertaining to building or construction. 2. pertaining to the structure of the earth's crust. [1650–60; < Late Latin tectonicus < Greek tektonikós pertaining to construction =tekton-, s. of téktōn carpenter + -ikos -ic] tec•ton′i•cal•ly, adv.