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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Gensler, the architectural firm working on the project, declined to comment and referred all questions to MetroLoft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The centerpiece of the overhaul is the L1, L’Acoustics’ new flagship line array system — the first major architectural rethinking of the format since the company invented the modern line source array in 1993.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Over the weekend he posted apparent architectural mock-ups of Corinthian columns replete with lions' heads, on the White House.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
A virtual architectural experience called Walk Your Plans, which enables you to, quite literally, walk through your dream home before it is built—or, at the very least, a visual representation of it.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
The Drs. Atchley think of this place as their quiet, protective cocoon, and also part architectural novelty that they still seem bemused the bank ever let them borrow to build.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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