architectural

adjective

ar·​chi·​tec·​tur·​al ˌär-kə-ˈtek-chə-rəl How to pronounce architectural (audio)
-ˈtek-shrəl
1
: of or relating to architecture : conforming to the rules of architecture
2
: having or conceived of as having a single unified overall design, form, or structure
architecturally adverb

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Announced each year at UNESCO, the Prix Versailles is a series of architectural competitions highlighting the finest contemporary projects worldwide. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 The architectural showstopper, flanked by grand Corinthian arches, is considered one of the British capital’s most elegant and exclusive addresses, a magnet for high-profile names past and present. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 June 2025 This development combines privacy, architectural excellence, and the acclaimed Blue Valley School District with all the existing amenities that make Loch Lloyd so exceptional. Loch Lloyd Residential Real Estate, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2025 Edward Keegan writes, broadcasts and teaches on architectural subjects. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for architectural

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of architectural was in 1718

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“Architectural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/architectural. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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