noun
architecture
AH-kih-tehk-chuh
noun
1
The art and practice of designing and constructing buildings.
"She studied architecture in Rome for five years."
"Gothic architecture is known for its pointed arches and tall spires."
2
The underlying structure or design of a system, especially in computing.
"The new chip uses a completely redesigned processor architecture."
"Good software architecture makes an app easier to update later."
How to Use Architecture
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBuilding design, or (more broadly) how any complex system is structured.
Common pairings
modern architecture
system architecture
study architecture
Word Forms
architectures plural
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Etymology
Borrowed via French from Latin architectura, from Greek arkhitekton — "arkhi-" (chief) plus "tekton" (builder).