architectonic

adjective

ar·​chi·​tec·​ton·​ic ˌär-kə-ˌtek-ˈtä-nik How to pronounce architectonic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or according with the principles of architecture : architectural
2
: having an organized and unified structure that suggests an architectural design
architectonically adverb

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The architectonic nature of the ruins could have provided inspiration for one of the cartographic textile renderings exhibited in the exhibition. Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Leigh’s sculptures consist of oversized female forms and large-scale architectonic pieces and, frequently, hybrids of the two. Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2023 Of the show’s two architectonic entries, only one is three-dimensional. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Latin architectonicus, from Greek architektonikos, from architektōn

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of architectonic was in 1645

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“Architectonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/architectonic. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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