tectotype en · NOUN
Etymology
From tecto- + type, coined independently in different fields. The earliest attested sense is the taxonomic one, coined by Frederick Chapman in 1912.
Meanings
- (rare) A type specimen explicitly designated to show microscopic structure.
- (rare) A type section of a tectonic zone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tectotypes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |