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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One of the biggest architectural challenges, Ney said, was physically bridging the design gap between structural longevity, functional use and artistic flare. Katie Lauer, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025 The hotel's aesthetic, conceived by Felix Cohen, is rooted in its quaint locale along with the building's 1948 architectural heritage, preserved through original stucco, Spanish barrel tiles, vaulted ceilings, and courtyard-facing suites. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025 Plan to spend a day just wandering the compact downtown (either on foot or on the trolley tour) to see the surprising number of specialty shops and boutiques, museums, architectural gems, restaurants and bars for a town its size. Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025 Over the decades, LEGO creations have evolved from medieval villages to mind-blowing architectural feats. Leigh Kiniry, CBS News, 20 Dec. 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 29 Dec. 2025.

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