architectural

American  

[ahr-ki-tek-cher-uhl] / ˌɑr kɪˈtɛk tʃər əl /

adjective

1. of or relating to architecture.

   architectural metals.

2. conforming to the basic principles of architecture.

3. having the qualities of architecture; characteristic of architecture; structural; architectonic.

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Other Word Forms

• nonarchitectural
  adjective
• semiarchitectural
  adjective
• unarchitectural
  adjective
• architecturally
  adverb
• nonarchitecturally
  adverb
• semiarchitecturally
  adverb
• unarchitecturally
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of architectural

First recorded in 1755–65; architecture + -al ¹

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

architectural

But the triangle itself – along with its history, architectural ingenuity, and novelty – is exactly the point.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

Now, that same homestead has been put on the market, with the listing describing the 40-acre property as a “premium” dwelling that offers “a seamless blend of sophisticated architectural design and expansive Montana big-sky privacy.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

And it’s not by accident that coastal habitats are aggressively protected and most of the shoreline is free of mega resorts and architectural clutter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026

British architect Edwin Lutyens was credited with blending European styles and Indian architectural motifs in the new imperial capital, which was inaugurated in 1931.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

“Sixty people died building the Twin Towers, architectural marvels that would forever symbolically represent the strength of America and its principles of democracy and capitalism.”

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes