Synonyms of armature

armature

noun

ˈär-mə-ˌchu̇r 

as in structure

the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form

the rigid armature of a highly stratified society

Synonyms & Similar Words

• structure
• framework
• architecture
• skeleton
• shell
• fabric
• frame
• infrastructure
• configuration
• shape
• framing
• edifice
• network
• cadre
• cage
• contour
• outline
• lattice
• profile
• chassis
• figure
• silhouette

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of armature

The Air Pro 4+ feature a 10mm composite dynamic driver and a secondary balanced armature slightly offset from the first to handle the high-end. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026

Grecia built a puppet character, rigged the character, did all of the cinematography, built the entire set for her armature, and edited the film herself. — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026

IEMs generally use dynamic drivers, the traditional driver type in most headphones and speakers, balanced armatures, much smaller and more accurate speakers, or a mix of both. — Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 26 Feb. 2026

Both sculptures were propped up by a visible armature of steel scaffolding and sandbags. — Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026