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

After an earthquake destroyed much of Tashkent in 1966, these mosaic designs were embedded into new constructions, becoming a distinctive part of Uzbekistan’s Soviet-era architectural landscape. — Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

The entry hall demonstrates how this home honors architectural tradition. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

The 17th-century villa museum has launched an architectural competition for an extension, reports Le Figaro. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Accessories, from handbags to earrings, also feature, carrying those architectural details throughout the collection. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for architectural

• conjectural
• prefectural