architectural

adjective

ar·​chi·​tec·​tur·​al ˌär-kə-ˈtek-chə-rəl 

-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 photographer followed her midday meal with a sky-high afternoon tea at Searcys at The Gherkin, which sits beneath a towering glass dome that caps London’s most famous architectural landmarks. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

That one architectural move can help do three things at once. — Neerav Vyas, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

There’s also a simple question of the locals’ more traditionalist architectural taste. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 17 Aug. 2026

That angled void lightens the mass visually, introducing shadow and depth, transforming the island from a utilitarian object into an architectural centerpiece. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for architectural

• conjectural
• prefectural