Nature terminology · Earth & landscapes

tecton- — Building or structure

tecton- means building or structure. Ancient Greek source words and nature terminology examples: tectonic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Building or structure

• Ancient Greek: τέκτων (tekton)

Examples and word parts

tectonic

Relating to the structure and movement of Earth's crust and lithosphere.

Word parts: tekton (builder) → tectonic (relating to large-scale structure)

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