architectural

adjective

ar·​chi·​tec·​tur·​al ˌär-kə-ˈtek-chə-rəl How to pronounce architectural (audio)
-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 The building, designed by Richard Neutra’s legendary Southern California architectural firm, is an arresting structure of concrete and glass, full of flowing water and plants that looks out toward a sprawling park. Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024 The other pillar of the Zukor enterprise was architectural. Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024 The plants are more architectural installations than botanical accents, with tall and twisted branches often plucked bare, and pops of personality exploding at the very tips. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024 Over the ensuing decades, Arts United Center would come to be revered as a Fort Wayne civic jewel and an international architectural treasure. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 For The Times) Ojai’s City Hall is an architectural gem and point of local pride. Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024 The architectural plans for the tiny houses were developed by Designs by Linda. Eric Jennings, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2024 Her longtime stylist Law Roach has crafted a thematic wardrobe built on architectural silhouettes and archival designs. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024 Atop this architectural feature, designed by Japanese architecture firm Nikken Sekkei, is the longest infinity pool in United Arab Emirates. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of architectural was in 1718

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“Architectural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/architectural. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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