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 year after the Palisades Fire leveled entire neighborhoods and destroyed thousands of homes, one Malibu resident is stepping up to help rebuild his community with his architectural expertise. Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026 Large-scale development projects like One Boca warrant careful examination because their impacts extend far beyond architectural renderings and promotional language. Michelle Grau, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026 Examples include rich, grounding earth tones, silhouettes with real architectural weight, and the playful return of traditional upholstery details. Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026 Traditionally, data centers are large, rectangular buildings with little architectural flair. Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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