architectonic

[ ahr-ki-tek-ton-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the principles of architecture.
2. resembling architecture, especially in its highly organized manner or technique of structure:

   the architectonic perfection of his new novel.

architectonic

/ ˌɑːkɪtɛkˈtɒnɪk /

adjective

1. denoting, relating to, or having architectural qualities
2. metaphysics of or relating to the systematic classification of knowledge

Derived Forms

• ˌarchitecˈtonically, adverb

Other Words From

• archi·tec·toni·cal·ly adverb
• nonar·chi·tec·tonic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of architectonic¹

1635–45; < Latin architectonicus < Greek architektonikós of, belonging to architecture. See archi-, tectonic

Word History and Origins

Origin of architectonic¹

C16: from Late Latin architectonicus concerning architecture; see architect

Example Sentences

That low-relief sculpture resembles a painting, and fits neatly with Williams’s colorful pictures, which juggle organic and architectonic forms.

From Washington Post

In this connection, we note a characteristic difference between the beginnings of architectonic art and that of the other arts.

From Project Gutenberg

The architectonic beauty does honor to the author of nature; grace does honor to him who possesses it.

From Project Gutenberg

Imitative grace is to true grace what beauty of toilet is to architectonic beauty.

From Project Gutenberg

Still the architectonic principle is powerful in the Iliad, though more instinctive, and far less explicit than in the Odyssey.

From Project Gutenberg

The small, bronze-painted figures, expressed the suspension and repose of the ceiling; they were architectonic symbols.

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