Architecturally

Part of speech: adverb

Pronunciation: /ɑː.kɪˈtɛk.t͡ʃə.ɹə.li/

Definitions

1. In a fashion that connects to the art and science of building design
2. Done in a way that concerns the design and construction of buildings
3. In a style or method connected to architectural principles and structures

Etymology: "Architecturally" is an ordinary adverb built from "architectural" plus "-ly," the suffix that turns an adjective into a manner adverb. The adjective itself is formed from "architecture" plus "-al," an English suffix from Latin "-ālis" that makes adjectives meaning "relating to" the base word. The base word is the more interesting part. It goes back to ancient Greek "arkhitekton," literally "chief builder," made from "arkhi-" meaning "chief" or "first" and "tekton," a craftsman or carpenter. The Latin "architectus" was borrowed from that Greek compound, and "architectura" followed, passing through French "architecture" into English. Because the adverb is simply a manner form of the adjective, its meaning is "in a way that relates to architecture," which is how the word is used in phrases such as "architecturally distinct."

Synonyms: structurally, design-wise, aesthetically, building-wise, formally