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

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

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