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

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Etymology

Origin of architectural

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

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Example Sentences

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architectural

With warm natural finishes and sleek architectural details, it’s a serene escape conveniently located in a peaceful hillside pocket above the Sunset Strip.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

And they all want to go out into the world after they graduate and “make a difference,” as a student who studied architectural carpentry before coming to Ralston says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

"This suggests that both molecular and architectural changes may contribute to persistent taste dysfunction."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

One offers the architectural pleasure of a crunchy tostada tucked inside a warm tortilla; the other, the satisfaction of having arranged to eat vegetables without chopping any.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026

As the weeks went on, the men began to embellish the dogloos into architectural fantasies, adding church spires, minarets, porches, and domes.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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