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 Calumet Historic District is the historic downtown of Calumet, preserving the architectural and mining heritage of this village in Michigan's Copper Country. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024 Read on then for a look at 2024's top 10 architectural oddities. New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024 Over the years, new buildings in Savannah often reflected the nation’s architectural trends in terms of style, Gobel says. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024 Every design and architectural decision made an emotional difference. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024 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 5 Jan. 2025.

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