English · Word Candidate

architecture

/ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛk.t͡ʃə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: architectures

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nghệ thuật và khoa học thiết kế và quản lý xây dựng các tòa nhà và cấu trúc khác

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Noun

Examples

The architecture throughout NYC is amazing.

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any particular style of building design.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một phong cách thiết kế tòa nhà cụ thể

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “architecture” mean?

The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

Is “architecture” formal or informal?

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