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What Does "Architectural" Mean?

By Jackie Craven, About.com

Natural rock formations like these mountains in Baja California Sur can be described as architectural.

Natural rock formations like these mountains in Baja California Sur can be described as architectural.

Photo © Jackie Craven
Definition:

The word architectural can describe anything related to architecture and building design. For example:

  • architectural design
  • architectural styles
  • architectural modeling
  • architectural details
  • architectural engineering
  • architectural software
  • architectural historian
  • architectural history
  • architectural research
  • architectural studies
  • architectural heritage
  • architectural traditions
  • architectural salvage
  • architectural terms
  • architectural colleges
  • architectural careers
  • architectural lighting
  • architectural products
Also, the word architectural can describe objects that have a strong shape or beautiful lines. For example:
  • an architectural vase
  • an architectural sculpture
  • an architectural rock formation
  • an architectural evening gown
  • architectural drapery
Sometimes the word architectural is used to describe inanimate things or ideas that suggest a strong sense of form or direction. For example:
  • an architectural melody
  • an architectural storyline
  • an architectural battle plan
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Common Misspellings:

arcitectural, arkitectural, architectureal, artitectural, architual

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