architectural

/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Pertaining to architecture.

Adjective

Examples

The original family who had begun to build a palace to rival Nonesuch had died out before they had put up little more than the gateway, so that the actual structure which had come down to posterity retained the secret magic of a promise rather than the overpowering splendour of a great architectural

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Resembling architecture in style; seeming to have been designed (by an architect).

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “architectural” mean?

Pertaining to architecture.

Is “architectural” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.