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architecture

[ahr-ki-tek-cher]

noun

  1. the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of furnishings and decorations, supervision of construction work, and the examination, restoration, or remodeling of existing buildings.

  2. the character or style of building.

    the architecture of Paris; Romanesque architecture.

  3. the action or process of building; construction.

  4. the result or product of architectural work, as a building.

  5. buildings collectively.

  6. Computers.a fundamental underlying design of computer hardware, software, or both.

  7. the structure of anything.

    the architecture of a novel.



architecture

/ ˈɑːɪˌɛʃə /

noun

  1. the art and science of designing and superintending the erection of buildings and similar structures

  2. a style of building or structure

    Gothic architecture

  3. buildings or structures collectively

  4. the structure or design of anything

    the architecture of the universe

  5. the internal organization of a computer's components with particular reference to the way in which data is transmitted

  6. the arrangement of the various devices in a complete computer system or network

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ˌˈٱ𳦳ٳܰ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of architecture1

First recorded in 1555–65; from Middle French, from Latin 󾱳ٱ𳦳ū; architect, -ure
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"The buildings that once graced Somalia before the war were not only beautiful but also attracted attention due to their Italian-style architecture, which was rare in Africa at that time," he tells the BBC.

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The technique breaks the film’s faux-authentic spell: when the story leaps forward in time without considering details like architecture, whatever mild power the material holds instantly wanes.

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In his author’s note, King said he’d leave the success of his narrative architecture “up to readers to determine.”

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The chronological exhibition features over 50 pieces spanning painting, sculpture and works on paper that explore themes of identity, family, architecture and media-driven racism.

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TikTokers have begun documenting their commutes in the striking urban architecture, generating millions of likes and much hype.

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