architectural

[ ahr-ki-tek-cher-uhl ]

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.

Other Words From

• archi·tectur·al·ly adverb
• nonar·chi·tectur·al adjective
• nonar·chi·tectur·al·ly adverb
• semi·archi·tectur·al adjective
• semi·archi·tectur·al·ly adverb
• unar·chi·tectur·al adjective
• unar·chi·tectur·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of architectural¹

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

Example Sentences

The area had limited water and electrical service and no gas lines, sewers, garbage pickup or paved roads, according to a historical study prepared by the Architectural Resources Group last month for the city council.

From Los Angeles Times

Salford University's Centenary Building, which won Britain's most prestigious architectural award when it was first built, is to be demolished.

From BBC

The steel and glass "internal street" was praised by the architectural world, winning both the Stirling Prize and then a Civic Trust award in 1998.

From BBC

Today, its architectural importance is recognised in the Grade II* listed status bestowed upon the building's first-floor galleries.

From BBC

Also a part of PST Art, the exhibition showcases illustrations, architectural renderings and archival documentation related to the evolution of the pods.

From Los Angeles Times