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Adjective: tectonic  tek'tón-ik
  1. (geology) pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust
    "tectonic plates"; "tectonic valleys"
     
  2. Of or pertaining to construction or architecture
    "The building's tectonic features were impressive";
    - architectonic

Encyclopedia: Tectonic