architecture
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- noun
- /ˈɑːrkɪtɛktʃər/
- The architecture of the new museum blends modern design with historical elements.
- art and architecture
- history of architecture
- classical architecture
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Watch on YouTubeVery beautiful, big, strong architecture, the whole skyline.
- Very beautiful, big, strong architecture, the whole skyline.
- The buildings on the side of the street had no unifying architecture in the complex.
- The breathtaking architecture, the bloody games.
- CMI mean, even down to the architecture of the ship is a gothic horror movie, right?
- So, I mean, the, the architecture in China that's in recent years is far more impressive than the US.
- You know, I can think of particular pieces of music or poems or pieces of architecture.
- And it was this like a bizarre architecture.
Examples
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Also, the islands' unique sights and vernacular architecture offer a host of photographic opportunities.
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Something about the architecture of these old New York buildings.
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Their aim was to bring art, craft, architecture and design together in one great movement.
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Some of the most stunning architecture in the entire world is in Columbus, IN.
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The tower is one of the most interesting examples... of medieval architecture.
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Diocletian was as interested in private architecture as he was in public architecture.
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The project counts as a masterpiece of classical architecture within the field of tomb design.
Academic text (1992) -
Tourists often marvel at the stunning architecture of the ancient cathedrals in Europe.
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The city's skyline is defined by its unique architecture, featuring a mix of skyscrapers and historic buildings.
Synonyms
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1.0
A roofed and walled place for people to live or work in
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2.8
A plan or drawing that shows how something will look and work
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4.9
A way of designing buildings from a certain time or place, for example Gothic
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3.5
A group of connected buildings that share the same purpose
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4.4
A way of designing buildings with common features like Gothic or modern
Compounds
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5.4
The design and planning of outdoor places like parks and gardens
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6.8
A European church and cathedral style with tall pointed arches and flying buttresses
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7.7
A style of building from Queen Victoria's time with lots of decoration and mixed older styles
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4.2
Buildings from when one country ruled another that show the ruler's style
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4.0
The way a computer's parts and basic software are arranged and work together
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3.9
The design and structure of a computer or communication network showing how parts connect and work together
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6.1
A way of building used by ancient Romans that uses arches, curved roofs and concrete
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4.9
A building style that uses tall columns, symmetry, and simple proportions
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8.8
A style of building with large domes on square bases and many mosaics
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6.0
A style of building from ancient Greece using columns, symmetry and decorations
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5.6
An advanced degree from university that lets you become an architect
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The arrangement of layers and connections in a computer model that learns from data
A style of building design that copies medieval Gothic features like pointed arches and decorative stonework
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8.1
A style of building in Spain with horseshoe arches, detailed tiles, and repeating geometric shapes
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A style of large southern United States houses before the Civil War with big columns and decorative details
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6.4
The usual design of computers and software that do not use quantum methods
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8.9
A European building style from after 1000 with round arches, high curved ceilings, and thick walls often seen in churches
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8.0
A style of English building from 1485 to 1603 with timber-framed houses, steep roofs, and decorated brickwork
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9.3
A style of building from Normandy with thick walls, rounded arches, and big towers used for churches and castles
- Specialized
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8.9
A style of English church design from the 1300s and 1400s with tall lines, Tudor arches, and fan vaults
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8.0
A building style from the 1800s that copies old Gothic churches with pointed arches and tall towers
A first university degree about designing and planning buildings
- Specialized
A style of building with simple straight lines and visible wood parts
- Specialized
A computer design where programs can use instruction memory as data memory
- Literature
A style of building design with columns, arches, and balanced shapes
- Formal
Building style connected with bishops and other church leaders, often seen in churches
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Etymology
Architecture comes from the Greek parts archi- ('chief') and tekton ('builder'), the same root as architect. Think of a 'chief builder' making the visible plan and style of a building, which is why architecture can mean a particular building or the style it uses.