English Reference

Word

parti

Phoneticspar·ti

/ˈpɑɹti/

Definition

n. a plan or design for a building. It is an old word used by architects to describe the specific details of a structure.

n. a plan or design for a building, specifically the detailed architectural drawings and specifications.

Examples

“The architect presented the parti to the city council.”

“The original parti for the cathedral included intricate stone carvings that were never actually completed.”

“While the general concept of the structure was clear, the specific parti required months of meticulous drafting to ensure the weight distribution was safe.”

Examples

simple

“The architect presented the parti to the city council.”

contextual

“The original parti for the cathedral included intricate stone carvings that were never actually completed.”

complex

“While the general concept of the structure was clear, the specific parti required months of meticulous drafting to ensure the weight distribution was safe.”

Real-World Examples

“And he has partied hard, I joke, having borne witness to multiple Simian Mobile Disco sets and afterparties.”
The Guardian · 16 Aug 2026

Etymology

From French parti.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Domain

Architecture

This entry

Level
C2 · Proficiency
Frequency
Occasional
Updated

Scan code

English Reference