architecture

English

/ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/, /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.
  • The profession of an architect.
  • Any particular style of building design.
  • Construction, in a more general sense; frame or structure; workmanship.
  • A unifying structure.
  • (computing) A specific model of a microchip or CPU.
  • The structure and design of a system or product.

Etymology

Borrowed from French architecture derived from Latin architectūra derived from Ancient Greek ἀρχιτέκτων (master builder, architect, chief builder, principal craftsman).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀρχιτέκτων

Gloss

master builder, architect, chief builder, principal craftsman

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