architectonically
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/ˌɑrkɪˈtɛkˌtɑnɪk/
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/ˌɑːkɪˈtɛktɒnɪk/
(architectonic)
relating to structure or organized design
Etymology
'architectonic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'arkhitektonikos', where 'arkhi-' meant 'chief' and 'tekton' meant 'builder.'
'arkhitektonikos' passed into Late Latin and New Latin as 'architectonicus' and then into English as 'architectonic' (and later 'architectonically' for the adverb).
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the chief builder or to building'; over time it broadened to mean 'pertaining to architectural form, structure, or systematic composition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study or science of architectural form and structure (this is the noun form 'architectonics').
She specialized in architectonics, focusing on the logic of spatial composition.
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Adjective 1
relating to or resembling the principles of architecture; structural or compositional (this entry corresponds to the base form 'architectonic').
Architectonic features in the design give the building a sense of order.
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Adverb 1
in a manner relating to architecture or architectural principles; like architecture in form or composition.
The new museum is architectonically ambitious, with layered volumes and sweeping atria.
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Adverb 2
in a systematic or formally ordered way, emphasizing structure, arrangement, or compositional principles (often used figuratively).
The arguments were arranged architectonically, each premise supporting the next in a clear hierarchy.
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