architecture

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɑrkɪtɛktʃɚ/

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• Hyphenation: ar‧chi‧tec‧ture

Noun

Singular architecture

Plural architectures

1. Architecture is the art of planning, designing, and constructing buildings.

   He studied classical architecture and design in Rome.

2. The architecture of a building is the style in which it is designed and constructed.
3. The architecture of something is its structure.

Related words

• architect