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

Coppola specifically requested a classical love theme, “but geometric,” which Golijov interpreted as “an architectural theme that is just four notes, and then you can do whatever you want.”

From Los Angeles Times

As the film progresses, they journey through architectural ruins that are often difficult to place.

From Los Angeles Times

Partners and founders of Object From Nothing, Meridith Shook and Jacob Schlater met at the University of Cincinnati while studying architectural engineering and product design, respectively.

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

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

From BBC