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architectural

/ˌɑːr.kəˈtɛk.tʃɚ.əl/
ar · chi · tec · tur · al
Adverb:architecturally
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1

Relating to the art, science, or practice of designing and constructing buildings and physical structures, or conforming to the rules and aesthetics of architecture.

Example

"The historic district is famous for preserving its nineteenth-century architectural heritage."

2

Having a clearly defined, bold, or sculptural form and structure, especially in art, fashion, or garden design, or relating to the underlying structural organization of a complex system such as computer hardware or software.

Example

"The lead engineer proposed several architectural changes to improve the scalability of the cloud database."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'architecture' plus the adjectival suffix '-al', ultimately tracing back via Middle French and Latin 'architectura' to Ancient Greek 'arkhitekton' ('master builder'), from 'arkhi-' ('chief') and 'tekton' ('carpenter, builder').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Architectural. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/architectural
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