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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Commissioned in 2000 by director/producer and prolific architectural preservationist Michael LaFetra, the midcentury gem was completed posthumously in 2012 by architect James Tyler, closely in keeping with Koenig’s original blueprints and plans. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026 But the inside of the home holds its own, with upgrades such as custom kitchen cabinetry and architectural accent walls. Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026 Its interior, however, is undeniably contemporary, with a flowing open floor plan and architectural details that are perfect for today’s lifestyles. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026 Poitier brings his megawatt charm to the proceedings as Homer gets to know the convent, taking this opportunity to not only do good but to satisfy his architectural dreams. Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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