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architecturally

|ar-chi-tec-tur-al-ly|

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/ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəli/

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/ˌɑːkɪˈtɛktʃərəli/

(architectural)

related to building design

Base FormNounAdverb
architecturalarchitecturearchitecturally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'architecturally' originates from the word 'architecture,' which comes from the Latin word 'architectura,' derived from the Greek 'arkhitekton,' where 'arkhi-' meant 'chief' and 'tekton' meant 'builder.'

Historical Evolution

'architectura' transformed into the French word 'architecture,' and eventually became the modern English word 'architecture,' leading to the adverb form 'architecturally.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the chief builder,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the design and construction of buildings.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that relates to architecture or the design and construction of buildings.

The building is architecturally significant due to its unique design.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42