adverb
- in a manner relating to the structure and movement of the Earth's crust and the processes that shape it
Usage: technical; geology
Examples
- The region is geotectonically active due to its proximity to a major fault line.
- Geotectonically speaking, the mountain range was formed by plate collision over millions of years.
- The island's geotectonically unstable position makes it prone to earthquakes.
- Geotectonically distinct zones can be identified by their unique rock formations and mineral compositions.