architectural

adjective

ar·​chi·​tec·​tur·​al ˌär-kə-ˈtek-chə-rəl 

-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

Examples of architectural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chicago’s first wave of tall buildings in the late 19th century — structures such as the Monadnock and Reliance that put us on the architectural map — were almost exclusively commercial. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Judged one by one, in other words, Judd’s architectural corpus can look inconsistent. — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

The arch is opposed by a small group of veterans and an architectural historian who sued in federal court in Washington, saying Congress must endorse the project. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

From an avant-garde temple to to contemporary buildings constructed to resemble skeletal forms, below are architectural marvels that reveal why skeletons remain an enduring muse for architects. — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for architectural

• conjectural
• prefectural