architectural
Americanadjective
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of or relating to architecture.
architectural metals.
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conforming to the basic principles of architecture.
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having the qualities of architecture; characteristic of architecture; structural; architectonic.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of architectural
First recorded in 1755–65; architecture + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Even worse is the lack of any architectural differentiation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Since its monumental debut in March, “sister dreamer lauren halsey’s architectural ode to tha surge n splurge of south central los angeles” has been active.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Each event will include information about about the Conservatory's architectural history and the development of its plant collection.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
They recorded the position and orientation of each body, along with its relationship to the chamber's architectural features.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
This was a far-reaching revolution, whose impact was psychological as much as architectural.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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