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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Craig Dykers, founding partner of Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta that worked on the building, said each staircase in the building, especially in its 14 different arrival areas, are prominent and meant to be inviting to use. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 16 Nov. 2025 As for the creative process, Cielo always looked at art and architectural movements such as Deconstructivism, rather than seeking inspiration in the more usual sources, such as the natural world and botanical themes. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025 Some trips dazzle the imaginations of almost every traveler, from visiting the world’s oldest architectural wonders to seeing the animal kingdom’s most majestic creatures firsthand. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025 The architectural images show outdoor restaurant tables under a massive canopy wrapped around the Seaquarium’s existing harbor, a dining spot branded the Fisherman’s Village. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for architectural

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 21 Nov. 2025.

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