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

And Palmer recognizes the architectural elements that make a house feel extra special. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026

Every hand that shaped this home was Black, an intentional choice that documents a standard of excellence often omitted from the traditional architectural narrative. —Jerald “coop” Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026

With his wife, Anne, James nurtured a 40-acre ranch in Wynola, near Julian, that housed his art studio as well as visually distinct buildings that have come to be associated with James’ organic approach to architectural design. —Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026

Even with plenty of beautiful modern farmhouse architectural details at play, the mountain view is still the real star. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for architectural

• conjectural
• prefectural