architecture
word
/ˈɑɹkəˌtɛktʃɝ/
AR-ki-tek-chur
/ˈɑːkɪtˌɛktʃɐ/
AH-ki-tek-chuh
Definition
The art and science of designing and constructing buildings and other structures; also refers to the overall style or design of a building or group of buildings.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, academic, or professional contexts. Collocates with 'modern', 'classical', 'software', and 'landscape'. Can refer to physical buildings or, metaphorically, to organized systems ('computer architecture').
Spanish: arquitecturaPortuguese (BR): arquiteturaPortuguese (PT): arquiteturaChinese (Simplified): 建筑学 - 建筑风格Chinese (Traditional): 建築學 - 建築風格Hindi: वास्तुकलाArabic: العمارةBengali: স্থাপত্যRussian: архитектураJapanese: 建築 - アーキテクチャ（システム）Vietnamese: kiến trúcKorean: 건축 - 아키텍처(시스템)Turkish: mimari - yapı - mimarlıkUrdu: معماریIndonesian: arsitektur
Example Sentences
Ancient Greek architecture is very famous.
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He studied architecture at university.
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The city is known for its modern architecture.
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You can see different styles of architecture all over the city.
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I'm really interested in green architecture that helps the environment.
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The architecture of this software makes it very easy to use.
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