tectonics

Noun
  1. The science of architecture (synset 106133966)
    is a type of: science, scientific discipline - a particular branch of scientific knowledge
    is a part of: architecture - the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
    same as: architectonics
  2. The branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust (synset 106127977)
    associated with: pangaea, pangea - (plate tectonics) a hypothetical continent including all the landmass of the earth prior to the Triassic period when it split into Laurasia and Gondwanaland
    is a type of: geomorphology, morphology - the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms
    same as: plate tectonic theory, plate tectonics

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