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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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The architectural element is a tip of the hat to Ford's roots. Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025 With nine perfectly symmetrical arches as lovely as a swan’s neck, this orphanage had long stood out to me for its architectural splendor, which has inspired many to call it the first Renaissance building (Plate 1). Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025 Fiametta is a fine-jewelry brand known for its strong, architectural silhouettes and signature diamond patterns. Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 The camera’s preoccupation with the architectural wonder of Taylor’s visage can be cloying, especially when the film’s descent into the libidinal lacks the context of clear motivations and layered psychology. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 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 26 Nov. 2025.

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