architectonic

American  

[ahr-ki-tek-ton-ik] / ˌɑr kɪ tɛkˈtɒn ɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the principles of architecture.

2. resembling architecture, especially in its highly organized manner or technique of structure.

   the architectonic perfection of his new novel.

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architectonic British  

/ ˌɑːkɪtɛkˈtɒnɪk /

adjective

1. denoting, relating to, or having architectural qualities

2. metaphysics of or relating to the systematic classification of knowledge

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• architectonically
  adverb
• nonarchitectonic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of architectonic

1635–45; < Latin architectonicus < Greek architektonikós of, belonging to architecture. See archi-, tectonic