NOUN | cognition | tectonics, architectonics | the science of architecture |
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cognition | tectonics, plate tectonics, plate tectonic theory | the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust |
Sounds | tehktaa'nihks | |
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Rhymes | acoustics ... UNIX: 110 rhymes with ihks... |
Meaning | The science of architecture. | |
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Synonym | architectonics | |
Part of | architecture | The discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings |
Broader | science, scientific discipline | A particular branch of scientific knowledge |
Adjectives | tectonic, architectonic | of or pertaining to construction or architecture |
Meaning | The branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust. | |
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Synonyms | plate tectonics, plate tectonic theory | |
Category of | 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 |
Broader | morphology, geomorphology | The branch of geology that studies the characteristics / characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks / rocks and land forms |
Spanish | tectónica de placas, tectónica | |
Catalan | tectònica de plaques, tectònica | |
Adjectives | tectonic | pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust |
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