architectural

adjective

ar·​chi·​tec·​tur·​al ˌär-kə-ˈtek-chə-rəl How to pronounce architectural (audio)
-ˈtek-shrəl
1
: of or relating to architecture : conforming to the rules of architecture
2
: having or conceived of as having a single unified overall design, form, or structure
architecturally adverb

Examples of architectural in a Sentence

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Instead, incorporate key elements of the architectural style into your outdoor design by mirroring its features in the colors, textures, and flourishes of hardscaping and furniture. Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026 Richard’s mother, Anne Hajjar, serves as the Director of Hotels, working closely with designers to modernize properties while preserving the architectural character and sense of place that define the family’s style. K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 The architectural compound, set on more than an acre and surrounded by trees with sweeping views of Fryman Canyon, was designed and developed Doug Prochilo, a writer and producer married to one of the most powerful executives in Hollywood — Netflix’s Bela Bajaria. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026 To hone this look, honor the original architectural details in your own home. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for architectural

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of architectural was in 1718

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“Architectural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/architectural. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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