1. tectonic

adjective. ['tɛkˈtɑːnɪk'] of or pertaining to construction or architecture.

Rhymes with Plate Tectonic Theory

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2. theory

noun. ['ˈθɪri, ˈθiːɝi'] a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena.

3. theory

noun. ['ˈθɪri, ˈθiːɝi'] a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena.

4. theory

noun. ['ˈθɪri, ˈθiːɝi'] a belief that can guide behavior.

5. plate

noun. ['ˈpleɪt'] (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score.

6. plate

noun. ['ˈpleɪt'] a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic.

7. plate

noun. ['ˈpleɪt'] dish on which food is served or from which food is eaten.

8. plate

noun. ['ˈpleɪt'] a full-page illustration (usually on slick paper).

9. plate

noun. ['ˈpleɪt'] the quantity contained in a plate.

10. plate

noun. ['ˈpleɪt'] structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage.