architectural

adjective

ar·​chi·​tec·​tur·​al ˌär-kə-ˈtek-chə-rəl 

-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

Recent Examples on the Web

To their credit, the city planners, developers and architects were looking to revitalize a portion of Chicago’s center during a period when much architectural energy was devoted to sites on the periphery of American cities. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

There, trenches, benches, niches and other architectural devices are carved into the floor and walls—adding to the drama of the paintings covering the walls. — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026

And with its peaks and sharp angles, the home could morph from architectural wonder in the daylight to something more sinister in the shadows of the night. — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

Zamindar’s Clubhouse, which opened in June in the former Link & Pin location in South End, offers a lush, opulent space adorned with Indian art, heritage architectural features, brass accents and warm lighting. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for architectural

• conjectural
• prefectural