tectonic

The word “tectonic” has 3 syllables: tec-ton-ic

It's pronounced as /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

What is synonym and antonym for tectonic?

In the thesaurus, “tectonic” has 55 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tectonic along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tectonic

all-important
big
central
consequential
critical
crucial
decisive
distinctive
distinguished
earnest
earth-shattering
earthshaking
eminent
essential
eventful
exceptional
famous
fatal
fateful
grave
great
heavy
historic
illustrious
important
impressive
key
major
material
meaningful
momentous
monumental
much
noble
notable
noteworthy
notorious
outstanding
pivotal
preeminent
prestigious
prominent
remarkable
renowned
seminal
serious
significant
sincere
strategic
substantial
valuable
vital
weighty
worthwhile
worthy

Antonyms for tectonic

anonymous
inconsequential
inconsiderable
insignificant
little
minor
nameless
negligible
obscure
paltry
petty
slight
small
trifling
trivial
uncelebrated
unimportant
unknown
worthless

Meanings of tectonic

adjective
1. Of or relating to construction or to architecture.
2. Structural.
3. Of, relating to, or caused by large-scale movements of the Earth's lithosphere.
4. Momentous, utter, vast.

Example Sentences

The earthquake was caused by a shift in tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.
Scientists study tectonic activity to better predict natural disasters.
The Himalayas were formed due to tectonic collisions over millions of years.
Her theory brought about a tectonic shift in the field of geology.
The region is known for frequent tectonic movements and volcanic activity.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tectonic, such as: all-important, anonymous, big, central, consequential, critical, crucial.

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