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

Examples of architectural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But attorney, accountant and architectural fees — things the wealthy pay for — and Dodgers and Lakers tickets. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024 But their architectural ambitions have rubbed some the wrong way. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2024 Greektown preserves its historic charm with historic buildings, churches, and landmarks that reflect the neighborhood’s rich past and architectural heritage. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024 Carol Roark is an archivist, historian, and author with a special interest in architectural and photographic history who has written several books on Fort Worth history. Carol Roark, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2024 About the Bank of America Art Conservation Project Since 2010, Bank of America’s Art Conservation Project has helped with preserving paintings, sculptures and archaeological and architectural pieces that are important to cultural heritage and the history of art. Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024 In 2019, the Legislature approved $640,000 from tribal gaming revenue to pay for the center’s architectural plans, led by the GLITC. Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024 The latest example: At Intel’s Vision 2024 event this week in Phoenix, Ariz., the company gave the first architectural details of its third-generation AI accelerator, Gaudi 3. IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2024 Soft lofts tend to lack some of the unique architectural details associated with hard lofts, with modern finishes in their place. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024

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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 26 Apr. 2024.

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