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

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Its fingerprint-resistant finish and seamless construction offer a clean, almost architectural presence—no clunky plastic, no garish branding, just elegant utility. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025 Early web applications faced issues with SQL injection attacks, which weren't solved by better detection but by architectural changes like prepared statements that fundamentally changed how database queries were structured. ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2025 The award was a nod to the project adding contemporary living spaces while also retaining the building’s architectural legacy for future generations. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 These types of homes have often been criticized for their size, craftsmanship and architectural design. Natalie Rice, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025 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 21 Apr. 2025.

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