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 Eichler mid-century modern architectural style is known for its open living spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, seamless indoor-outdoor flow and minimal ornamentation. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024 About 5 feet wide, the walls are not included in any of the surviving architectural plans or documents, meaning the discovery is the first look at the layout of the castle’s interior, archaeologists said. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for architectural 

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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 1 Jun. 2024.

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