Definitions for architecture
ˈɑr kɪˌtɛk tʃərar·chi·tec·ture

Princeton's WordNet(3.72 / 7 votes)Rate this definition:

1. architecturenoun

   an architectural product or work

2. architecturenoun

   the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings

   "architecture and eloquence are mixed arts whose end is sometimes beauty and sometimes use"

3. architecturenoun

   the profession of designing buildings and environments with consideration for their esthetic effect

4. computer architecture, architecturenoun

   (computer science) the structure and organization of a computer's hardware or system software

   "the architecture of a computer's system software"

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. architecturenoun

   The art and science of designing buildings and other structures.

   The architecture throughout NYC is amazing.

2. architecturenoun

   The profession of an architect.

3. architecturenoun

   Any particular style of building design.

4. architecturenoun

   A unifying structure.

5. architecturenoun

   A specific model of a microchip or CPU.

   The Intel architectures have more software written for them.

6. architecturenoun

   The structure and design of a system or product.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Architecturenoun

   the art or science of building; especially, the art of building houses, churches, bridges, and other structures, for the purposes of civil life; -- often called civil architecture

   Etymology: [L. architectura, fr. architectus: cf. F. architecture. See Architect.]

2. Architecturenoun

   construction, in a more general sense; frame or structure; workmanship

   Etymology: [L. architectura, fr. architectus: cf. F. architecture. See Architect.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. architecture

   A framework or structure that portrays relationships among all the elements of the subject force, system, or activity.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. architecture

   See NAVAL ARCHITECTURE.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. architecture

   The intuitive ability, art, experience, knowledge, science, skills and mind to create, design, build and construct.

   Some buildings when you look at them you just see amazing architecture, the blend of angles, colors, style, design and materials are amazing.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 24, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Architecture
   • Building
   • Computer Science
   • Discipline
   • Fine Arts
   • Profession
   • Structure

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'architecture' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3445

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'architecture' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4216

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'architecture' in Nouns Frequency: #1386

How to pronounce architecture?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say architecture in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of architecture in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of architecture in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of architecture in a Sentence

1. Amit Gupta:

   The architecture industry here is transforming, and the economic spike in recent years has really increased the demand for new buildings.

2. Helge Braun:

   We will back a decentralized architecture that will only store contacts on devices. That is good for trust.

3. Alfredo Barrera Rubio:

   We know very little about the architectural characteristics of this region, so one of our main objectives, as well as the protection and restoration of cultural heritage, is the study of the architecture of Kulub.

4. Philip Johnson:

   ARCHITECTURE, n The art of how to waste space.

5. David Plascencia:

   The Riverwalk and Chicago River cleanup have proved what is possible when everyone pulls together, there's still a way to go, but hopefully Chicago will soon be as famous for its livability as its architecture.

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