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

Examples of architectural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The new version will have the same architectural design, with each apartment to be about 300 square feet. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2024 However, the site is one of only two in the city that show intact examples of an architectural style of ceiling and roof, called a lamella roof. The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024 Designer Daniel Del Core, a Gucci alum, debuted his brand back in 2021 and is fast becoming known for his architectural silhouettes. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024 The small city is world-renowned for its architectural quality and innovation. The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2024 Prior to her zipper malfunction, Stone, who won Best Actress for her role as Bella Baxter in Poor Things, turned heads on the red carpet with her Oscars look — a strapless, silk jacquard gown with a stunning architectural peplum skirt. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 Both places of worship are built in the Sudanic-Sahelian architectural style, with softly sloping pyramid towers and domes, studded with palm sticks. Kate Matthams, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 The building, designed by Richard Neutra’s legendary Southern California architectural firm, is an arresting structure of concrete and glass, full of flowing water and plants that looks out toward a sprawling park. Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024 The other pillar of the Zukor enterprise was architectural. Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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