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kɪˌtɛkt noun
1.
a person who engages in the profession of architecture.
2.
a person professionally engaged in the design of certain large constructions other than buildings and the like: landscape architect; naval architect.
3.
the deviser, maker, or creator of anything: the architects of the constitution of the United States.
verb (used with object)
4.
to plan, organize, or structure as an architect: The house is well architected.
Origin:
1555–65; < Latin architectus < Greek architéktōn, equivalent to Greek archi- archi- + tektōn builder, craftsman
1555–65; < Latin architectus < Greek architéktōn, equivalent to Greek archi- archi- + tektōn builder, craftsman
Related forms
sub·ar·chi·tect, noun
un·ar·chi·tect·ed, adjective
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| —n | |
| 1. | a person qualified to design buildings and to superintend their erection |
| 2. | a person similarly qualified in another form of construction: a naval architect |
| 3. | any planner or creator: the architect of the expedition |
| —vb | |
| 4. | (tr) to plan or create (something, esp a computer system) |
| [C16: from French architecte, from Latin architectus, from Greek arkhitektōn director of works, from | |
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Example sentences
The architect and client first discuss what the client wants.
There's something wonderful about the fact that, with a few bricks, you can become an architect and piece together a house.
Rarely does an architect's published theorizing deserve much attention.
PhD scientists with strong software experience can find the role of solution architect challenging and rewarding.
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