architecture
n. uncountablen. the art and science of designing and building structures like houses or offices. It can also mean the specific style or look of a building.
n. the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings; also refers to the complex structure or design of a system, particularly in computing.
I love the modern architecture of this museum.
The city is famous for its Gothic architecture, featuring tall arches and detailed stone carvings.
While the exterior displays traditional Victorian architecture, the internal software architecture of the building's climate control system is remarkably advanced and energy-efficient.
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἄρχω (árkhō) Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ρχῐ- (ărkhĭ-) Proto-Indo-European *teḱ- Proto-Indo-European *tetḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-ō Proto-Indo-European *tétḱō Proto-Hellenic *téktōn Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn) Ancient Greek ἀρχιτέκτων (arkhitéktōn)bor. Latin architectus Proto-Indo-European *-tew-? Proto-Indo-European *-r-eh₂? Latin -tūra Latin architectūralbor. French architecturebor. English architecture Borrowed from French architecture, from Latin architectūra. Originally from architect, from Ancient Greek ἀρχιτέκτων (arkhitéktōn, “architect”, literally “arch builder, ext. chief builder, principal craftsman”).
Uncountable when referring to the field of study or a general style; occasionally used as a countable noun in technical computing contexts to describe specific system designs.