Word
architectural
Phoneticsar·chi·tec·tural
US/ˌɑɹkəˈtɛktʃɝəɫ/
UK/ˌɑːkɪtˈɛktʃəɹəl/
Definitions
01relating to building design
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. relating to the design, style, and construction of buildings.
adj. pertaining to the art, science, or profession of designing and constructing buildings.
“The city is famous for its beautiful architectural history and old cathedrals.”
“The firm won the award for its innovative architectural solutions that integrated sustainable energy systems into the building's core design.”
Synonyms
02having a strong design style
C1 · Advanced Academic
adj. having a clear, strong shape or style that looks like it was planned by an architect.
adj. resembling architecture in its formal qualities, such as having a strong sense of structure, scale, or deliberate design.
“The plant has large, architectural leaves that make it stand out in the garden.”
“The designer's latest collection features architectural silhouettes that challenge traditional notions of how fabric should drape over the human form.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “architectural” in context.
Adjective
01. architectural heritage
“The city council is working hard to preserve the local architectural heritage for future generations.”
adj + noun
02. architectural integrity
“The renovation was praised for maintaining the building's original architectural integrity.”
adj + noun
03. architectural merit
“The old warehouse was granted protected status due to its significant architectural merit.”
adj + noun
04. strikingly architectural
“The designer's new collection features strikingly architectural silhouettes that resemble modern sculptures.”
adv + adj
Noun
05. architectural features
“The tour guide pointed out the unique architectural features of the Baroque palace.”
adj + noun
06. architectural firm
“She landed a prestigious internship at a leading architectural firm in London.”
adj + noun
07. architectural style
“The cathedral is a magnificent example of the Gothic architectural style.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Some are designed from the ground up, with all the structural planning of an engineering or architectural project.” “As architectural engineers , including the director of the Heritage 3D Lab at Penn State, we help communities rescue historic buildings after fires.” “Perhaps a surname survives here or there, or the residual architectural evidence of their persecution remains visible beneath paint and brick.” Etymology
From architecture + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
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- Level
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