architecture

noun
UK: /ˌɑː.kɪˈtek.tʃər/
US: /ˈɑːr.kɪˌtek.tʃɚ/

  1. The design and structure of a building or other structure.

    1. The architecture is modern. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city is known for its unique architecture and historical buildings. [ ] [ ]

  2. The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

    1. She studied architecture at college. [ ] [ ]
    2. Good architecture should be both functional and aesthetically pleasing to humans. [ ] [ ]

  3. The design or structure of a computer system or software.

    1. The system's architecture needs improvement. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new software architecture allows for greater flexibility and scalability. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

design structure construction plan blueprint style
architecture verb

  1. To design or plan something, especially on a large scale.

    1. They want to architecture a new project. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company plans to architecture a new marketing campaign for next year. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "architecture" in English means: The design and structure of a building or other structure., The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings., The design or structure of a computer system or software..

The phonetic transcription of "architecture" is /ˌɑː.kɪˈtek.tʃər/ in British English and /ˈɑːr.kɪˌtek.tʃɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "architecture": design, structure, construction, plan, blueprint, style.

Example usage of "architecture": "The architecture is modern.". More examples on the page.