architectonic
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the principles of architecture.
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resembling architecture, especially in its highly organized manner or technique of structure.
the architectonic perfection of his new novel.
adjective
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denoting, relating to, or having architectural qualities
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metaphysics of or relating to the systematic classification of knowledge
Other Word Forms
- architectonically adverb
- nonarchitectonic adjective
Etymology
Origin of architectonic
1635–45; < Latin architectonicus < Greek architektonikós of, belonging to architecture. See archi-, tectonic
Example Sentences
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But he is best known for his inimitable, Surrealist pictures featuring skeletal, architectonic figures—merging humans, animals, foliage, totems and signs—which, though indecipherable, are instantly recognizable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
"A monumental architectonic work, with dimensions comparable to those of the National Mall, in Washington, D.C.," wrote the New Yorker in 2016.
From Salon • Oct. 25, 2022
This architectonic quality makes them compatible with the work of the venue’s other current featured artist, Jean Sausele-Knodt, whose 3D wall sculptures have been reviewed in this column previously.
From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2022
Standing by itself, it would come across as simply architectonic.
From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2022
The pediment field from its architectonic conditions was never suited to decoration in relief.
From The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 by Various
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