architectonics

[ ar-ki-tek-ton-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the science of planning and constructing buildings.

architectonics

/ ˌɑːkɪtɛkˈtɒnɪks /

noun

1. the science of architecture
2. metaphysics the scientific classification of knowledge

Word History and Origins

Origin of architectonics¹

First recorded in 1650–60; architectonic, -ics

Example Sentences

The play continues to make music central to the trilogy's architectonics.

From Los Angeles Times

The architectonics of the composition are more magnificent than in Schumann, although I do not propose to make invidious comparisons.

From Project Gutenberg

The intellectual delight that we receive in the perusal of his books—a delight that sometimes makes us impatient with the work of feebler authors—comes largely from the architectonics of his literary structures.

From Project Gutenberg

Verhaeren's poem at this time—and that which is achieved in the years of maturity remains inalienable—has its own inner architectonics.

From Project Gutenberg

How the Balliol people would laugh at these fantastic plans, thought Guy, and he stopped for a moment from the architectonics of his academy to laugh at himself.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• building
• construction
• engineering
• planning