architecture
//ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛk.t͡ʃə//
Forms
- Plural
- architectures
Definitions
1.The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.
- The architecture throughout NYC is amazing.
2.Any particular style of building design.
3.Construction, in a more general sense; frame or structure; workmanship.
4.A unifying structure.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3927
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Etymology
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Proto-Indo-European *h₂er-der.?
Proto-Indo-European *h₂ergʰ-der.?
Ancient Greek ἄρχω (árkhō)
Ancient Greek ἀρχι- (arkhi-)
Proto-Indo-European *teḱ-
Proto-Indo-European *tetḱ-
Proto-Indo-European *-ō
Proto-Indo-European *tétḱō
Proto-Hellenic *téktōn