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ar·chi·tec·ture
 architecture
- pronunciation:
- ar
k
tek
chr
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of designing buildings, or the profession of an architect.
- synonyms:
- building
- similar words:
- construction
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| definition 2: |
the style or way of building.
Ancient Greek architecture uses three styles of columns.
- similar words:
- character, method, mode, plan, style
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| related words: |
form |
| derivations: |
architectural (adj.), architecturally (adv.) |
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