n. [ L. architectus, architecton, Gr. &unr_; chief artificer, master builder; pref.
The architects of their own happiness. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
A French woman is a perfect architect in dress. Coldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Used in building; proper for building. Derham. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. architectonique. ]
These architectonic functions which we had hitherto thought belonged. J. C. Shairp. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The science of architecture. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An architect. [ Obs. ] North. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A female architect. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to the art of building; conformed to the rules of architecture. --
n. [ L. architectura, fr. architectus: cf. F. architecture. See Architect. ]
Many other architectures besides Gothic. Ruskin. [ 1913 Webster ]
The architecture of grasses, plants, and trees. Tyndall. [ 1913 Webster ]
The formation of the first earth being a piece of divine architecture. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ]
Military architecture,
Naval architecture,