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Definition tectonic in American English

tectonic adjective

adjective
/tekˈtɑnɪk/
1

relating to the structure and movement of the surface of the earth

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2

tectonic changes are very large and significant

Example

The tectonic shift in the American church isn't coming - it's here.

Example

Something's changing and it feels tectonic.

Definition tectonic in American English