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

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New architectural commissions by 6a architects, JA Projects, and 51 Architecture–whose 6m-high wildlife roost graces the courtyard–reflect the RA’s commitment to sustainability and social engagement. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025 The mansion that just sold was built in 2021 and was designed by the Morgante Wilson architectural firm. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025 As homeowners continue to invest in modernizing older properties, surprising discoveries—like this one—highlight the architectural quirks of century-old residences. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025 Wells’s devotion to architectural purity cost him his job in Boston. Henry Wiencek july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for architectural

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 26 Jul. 2025.

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