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        ar·chi·tec·ture

        architecture

         
         
        pronunciation:
        ar k tek chr
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        part of speech: noun
        definition 1: the act or process of designing buildings, or the profession of an architect.
        Her interest in the design of buildings led her to study architecture.
        synonyms:
        building
        similar words:
        construction
        definition 2: the style or way of building.
        Ancient Greek architecture uses three styles of columns.
        similar words:
        character, method, mode, plan, style
        derivations: architectural (adj.), architecturally (adv.)
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