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architectonically

architectonically

8.7
In a way that shows the design or structure of things, especially buildings
  • adverb
  • /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktəˌnɪkli/
  • Formal
translation icon : arquitectónicamente
  • The building was designed architectonically to enhance both form and function.

Examples

  • In both these latter locations, integrated outcrops as well as the architectonically carved outcrop intertwine built and natural environments.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Peirce's elegant alternative is to provide for interpretation architectonically by casting logic as semiotic.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Second, cortical areas that are generated later are generally more architectonically differentiated (also briefly reviewed in 35).

    Academic text (2018)
  • The artist arranged the colors architectonically to create a sense of balance in the painting.

  • Their arguments were structured architectonically, making it easy to follow their reasoning.

Synonyms

structurally
vsarchitectonically
21 5.0

In a way that changes the parts that hold something together

focuses more on planned design and organization across buildings art and ideas
architecturally
vsarchitectonically
5 6.1

In a way that shows the design or style of buildings

applies more widely to structure and organization beyond just buildings
organizationally
vsarchitectonically
  • US
3 5.3

In a way that is about how a group or company is arranged and works

applies more broadly to structure design across fields not only organizations
compositionally
vsarchitectonically
1 6.9

In a way that looks at how parts make a whole, like words in a sentence

focuses on overall structural design including buildings ideas as well as art
constructionally
vsarchitectonically
7.2

In a way that has to do with how something is built

emphasizes design organization rather than practical building methods
configurationally
vsarchitectonically
9.1

In a way that shows how parts are arranged

stresses planned design and higher level organization rather than mere layout

Surface Forms

Morphology

architectonically = architectonic (transparent) = architectonic + ally

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'architectonic'; the meaning is directly derived from the base.

Etymology

Architectonically shares its roots with architect and architecture, from old Greek parts archi- meaning 'main' and -tect meaning 'builder'. So, to call something architectonically important is to talk about its main design or structure — the way it is 'built' or organized.