architecture
ar·chi·tec·ture
noun \ˈär-kə-ˌtek-chər\Definition of ARCHITECTURE
1
: the art or science of building; specifically : the art or practice of designing and building structures and especially habitable ones
2
a : formation or construction resulting from or as if from a conscious act <the architecture of the garden> b : a unifying or coherent form or structure <the novel lacks architecture>
3
: architectural product or work
4
: a method or style of building
5
: the manner in which the components of a computer or computer system are organized and integrated
Examples of ARCHITECTURE
- In college, he studied architecture.
- The architecture of the building is modern.
First Known Use of ARCHITECTURE
1555
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