[ ˌα:kɪtɛk'tɒnɪk ]
■ adjective
1》 relating to architecture or architects.
2》 having a clearly defined and artistically pleasing structure.
■ noun ( ~s ) [treated as sing. ]
1》 the scientific study of architecture.
2》 musical, literary, or artistic structure.
Derivatives
~ally adverb
Origin
C17: via L. from Gk arkhitektonikos , from arkhitektōn (see architect ).