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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In the distance, the 37-foot-tall bronze statue of William Penn by Alexander Milne Calder (the 20th-century sculptor’s grandfather, who lived in the city for 55 years) looms atop the elaborate architectural confection of City Hall. Chloe Schama, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025 Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains a touchstone for both architectural and cultural history in the region. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025 Published by Vendome Press, the book is a visual autobiography and spotlights seven of their properties, photographed by Douglas Friedman, a longtime creative partner of the Hilfigers who specializes in fashion, architectural and interior design photography. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025 The rapid rise of artificial intelligence, and particularly the shift toward agentic AI, is introducing an entirely new layer of architectural complexity. Bruce Kelley, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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