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architectural

adj.
US //ˌɑɹkəˈtɛktʃɝəɫ// UK //ˌɑːkɪtˈɛktʃəɹəl// ar·chi·tec·tural
  1. 1 relating to building design (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    relating to the design, style, and construction of buildings.

    pertaining to the art, science, or profession of designing and constructing buildings.

    Example

    The city is famous for its beautiful architectural history and old cathedrals.

    Example

    The firm won the award for its innovative architectural solutions that integrated sustainable energy systems into the building's core design.
  2. 2 having a strong design style (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Academic

    having a clear, strong shape or style that looks like it was planned by an architect.

    resembling architecture in its formal qualities, such as having a strong sense of structure, scale, or deliberate design.

    Example

    The plant has large, architectural leaves that make it stand out in the garden.

    Example

    The designer's latest collection features architectural silhouettes that challenge traditional notions of how fabric should drape over the human form.
Origin

From architecture + -al.

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