architectonic
Use Architectonic in a sentence
kɪ adjective
1.
of or pertaining to the principles of architecture.
2.
resembling architecture, especially in its highly organized manner or technique of structure: the architectonic perfection of his new novel.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | denoting, relating to, or having architectural qualities |
| 2. | metaphysics of or relating to the systematic classification of knowledge |
| [C16: from Late Latin architectonicus concerning architecture; see | |
| architec'tonically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
architectonic
c.1600 (implied in architectonical), "pertaining to architecture," from L. architectonicus, from Gk. arkhitektonikos "pertaining to a master builder," from arkhitekton (see architect). Metaphysical sense, "pertaining to systematization of knowledge," is from 1801.
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The indecisive dreamy composition gives place to a noble architectonic.
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