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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Accessories-wise, Schiaparelli’s triple belt brings an avant-garde touch to any look, while Alaïa’s electric blue pumps add a vibrant, architectural edge to footwear trends. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 That price includes the bids for construction of the entryways, as well as expenses like furniture, security cameras and scanners, architectural costs and fees and permits, District 204’s Chief School Business Official Matthew Shipley told The Beacon-News on Tuesday. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025 Designed by architectural heavyweights Renzo Piano and Sir Norman Foster, this development is setting new records. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025 Prime looks to the architectural scale of the room to tip off tile size. Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2025.

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