Architecture Definition

ärkĭ-tĕkchər
noun
The art and science of designing and erecting buildings.
American Heritage
The science, art, or profession of designing and constructing buildings, bridges, etc.
Webster's New World
Buildings and other large structures.
The low, brick-and-adobe architecture of the Southwest.
American Heritage
A building, or buildings collectively.
Webster's New World
A style and method of design and construction.
Byzantine architecture.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Architecture

Noun

Singular:
architecture
Plural:
architectures

Origin of Architecture

  • Borrowing from French architecture, from Latin architectūra. Originally from architect meaning chief builder (principle craftsman).

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin architectūra from architectus architect architect

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Architecture Sentence Examples

  • The architecture was fantastic, but not near as exciting as the ride on a ferry.

  • Nothing could be more beautiful than the architecture of this ice-palace.

  • Unlike Chinese art it has a genius for architecture and sculpture rather than painting.

  • Both countries are rich in works of architecture raised during the time of Norman rule.

  • Unlike any other buildings in Abyssinia, the castles and palaces of Gondar resemble, with some modifications, the medieval fortresses of Europe, the style of architecture being the result of the presence in the country of numbers of Portuguese.

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Words Starting With

AARARC

Words Ending With

EREURE

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Words Starting With A and Ending With E

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With A12 Letter Words Ending With E