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architectonic

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ar·chi·tec·ton·ic  (ärk-tk-tnk) also ar·chi·tec·ton·i·cal (--kl)
adj.
1. Of or relating to architecture or design.
2. Having qualities, such as design and structure, that are characteristic of architecture: a work of art forming an architectonic whole.
3. Philosophy Of or relating to the scientific systematization of knowledge.
[Latin architectonicus, architectural, from Greek arkhitektonikos, from arkhitektn, architect; see architect.]
archi·tec·toni·cal·ly adv.
architectonic [ˌɑːkɪtɛkˈtɒnɪk]
adj
1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) denoting, relating to, or having architectural qualities
2. (Philosophy) Metaphysics of or relating to the systematic classification of knowledge
[from Late Latin architectonicus concerning architecture; see architect]
architectonically  adv
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Adj.1.architectonic - of or pertaining to construction or architecture
tectonic
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architectonic [ˌɑːkɪtekˈtɒnɪk] ADJ → arquitectónico


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