architectural

adjective

ar·​chi·​tec·​tur·​al ˌär-kə-ˈtek-chə-rəl How to pronounce architectural (audio)
-ˈtek-shrəl
1
: of or relating to architecture : conforming to the rules of architecture
2
: having or conceived of as having a single unified overall design, form, or structure
architecturally adverb

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Plus, the project turned the old school building into an architectural signature. Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026 In 2025 more than 56 million passengers passed through this architectural marvel with Qatar Airways or with the ever expanding list of regional and international carriers that now fly in and out of Doha. Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026 Malacca, Malaysia Another UNESCO World Heritage Site on our list, Malacca boasts a surprisingly diverse architectural portfolio. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026 Hidden in the northwest corner of downtown Austin, just a few blocks from the Texas capitol, the Judges Hill neighborhood is home to some of the city’s most significant architectural history. Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for architectural

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of architectural was in 1718

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“Architectural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/architectural. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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