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

Dolce’s cool, reductive architectural sense, with its airy vistas and great open spaces inside and out (perfect for their energetic Labradors, Lola and her son, Dali), is cluttered with the eclectic bounty that Gabbana has assembled over the years. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

The museum will launch an international architectural competition in early 2027, with construction scheduled for completion around 2031. — News Desk, Artforum, 18 Sep. 2026

Offline capability is an architectural position, not a feature. — Peter Kellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Other fence materials and styles are similarly regulated, and homeowners are expected to seek architectural approval before installing them. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for architectural

• conjectural
• prefectural