architectural

American  

[ahr-ki-tek-cher-uhl] / ˌɑr kɪˈtɛk tʃər əl /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• architecturally adverb
• nonarchitectural adjective
• nonarchitecturally adverb
• semiarchitectural adjective
• semiarchitecturally adverb
• unarchitectural adjective
• unarchitecturally adverb

Etymology

Origin of architectural

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

Example Sentences

Centralized, gated and closed on weekends, the New York Stock Exchange is the ultimate architectural symbol of everything bitcoin was created to disrupt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And it’s a living, breathing reminder of a tenant that’s been a part of Halsey’s work from the jump: An architectural monument only becomes truly meaningful when people can see a space for themselves there.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

I landed on a blend: Parmesan for salt and umami and that quiet architectural integrity; Pepper Jack for melt and a soft, lingering heat that hums instead of shouts.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

“At the same time as architectural homes are being marketed as high-end, collectible art, others are being torn down to build new,” midcentury modern architecture expert Adriene Biondo said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

What about this notebook full of architectural measurements?

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr