Tee-tŏn'ics, n. sing. or pl.

n. sing. or pl. [Gr. τεκτονικός, skilled in building, from τέκτων, builder, maker.] The science, or the art, by which implements, vessels, dwellings, or other edifices, are constructed, both agreeably to the end for which they are designed, and in conformity with sentiments and artistic ideas. [See Note under MATHEMATICS.]