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.
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Origin of architectural
First recorded in 1755–65; architecture + -al 1
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In some cases, the lost paint layers revealed "preparatory stages" where Giotto laid out his figures or architectural elements before the final layer, said Pintus.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Over time, Miller built it into an architectural wonderland filled with art and antiques gathered in the U.S. and Europe.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
They’re ubiquitous across the Western world — an architectural infection spurred by capitalism’ need for generic efficiency borne of economies of scale.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
It is an important recognition of Gaudí’s architectural talent and the religious devotion that inspired the Sagrada Família.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
I tell her about how Mom always wants everything to be perfect, like one of her architectural drawings, and about how I’ve been really lonely since Gram died.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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