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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And while the group remediated asbestos and went through architectural, structural and civil engineering work, historic tax credits couldn't be fully secured, making the project unworkable. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2025 Strikingly modern and architectural, the Aava dining table from Wayfair is the ideal budget pick for those still looking to make a major design impact. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025 From a dive bar near Findlay Market to a 1930s architectural masterpiece, each is unique in its own way. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025 Leadership is becoming less operational and more architectural. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 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 8 Aug. 2025.

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