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architectonic

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːkɪtɛkˈtɒnɪk/

Definition of architectonic

adjective

  • 1relating to architecture or architects.
  • 2(of an artistic composition) having a clearly defined structure, especially one that is artistically pleasing:the painting’s architectonic harmony

noun

(architectonics) [usually treated as singular]
  • 1the scientific study of architecture.
  • 2musical, literary, or artistic structure: his later novels display more concern with architectonics

Derivatives

architectonically

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century: via Latin from Greek arkhitektonikos, from arkhitektōn (see architect)

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