tectonics

/tɛkˈtɒnɪks/ /tɛkˈtɑnɪks/

Meanings

noun

The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.

Examples :

"The geology professor's lecture on plate tectonics explained how the continents move over millions of years. "

noun

The science and art of assembling, shaping, or ornamenting materials in construction.

Examples :

"The professor explained how the tectonics of bricklaying, the careful arrangement and shaping of bricks, creates strong and beautiful walls. "

architecture building geology

Related Words

features noun

/ˈfiːtʃəz/ /ˈfitʃɚz/

One's structure or make-up: form, shape, bodily proportions.

"Her most striking features were her bright blue eyes and high cheekbones. "

ornamenting verb

/ˈɔːrnəˌmɛntɪŋ/ /ˈɔːrnəˌmɛɾɪŋ/

To decorate.

"We will ornament the windows with trim to make the room seem brighter."

structural noun

/ˈstrʌktʃərəl/ /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

Structural steel, used in construction.

"The building's structural steel supports the weight of the roof. "

arrangement noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/

The act of arranging.

"The arrangement of chairs in the classroom made it easier for the students to see the teacher. "

assembling verb

/əˈsɛmblɪŋ/ /æˈsɛmblɪŋ/

To put together.

"He assembled the model ship."

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

millions noun

/ˈmɪljənz/

(long and short scales) The cardinal number 1,000,000: 106; a thousand thousand.

"The city's population is over two millions. "

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

continents noun

/ˈkɑntənən(t)s/ /ˈkɑntɪnən(t)s/

Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental shelves etc.

"Students in geography class learn about the seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Antarctica. "

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"