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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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
"No one would have thought we could live here again," said the architectural engineer.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
“The stadium is right there, very close to the cultural zone. It is a beautiful architectural project, and it is part of the campus.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth has offloaded an ultramodern “sculptural” residence in Studio City for $2.1 million—less than a year after putting the architectural marvel on the market.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Larson passed over an old National Geographic that showed the architectural detailing of some ancient Mesoamerican temples.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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