architectures
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/ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
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/ˈɑːkɪtɛktʃə/
(architecture)
design and structure
Etymology
'architecture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'architectura', which in turn comes from Greek 'architekton' where the prefix 'archi-' meant 'chief' and 'tekton' meant 'builder'.
'architekton' (Greek) gave rise to Latin 'architectura', passed into Old French and Middle English as 'architecture', and eventually became the modern English word 'architecture'.
Initially related to the idea of a 'chief builder' or the craft of building, it evolved to mean the design and style of buildings and later broadened to include structures and designs of systems.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'architecture': buildings or styles of building design considered as physical forms or groups of buildings.
The university campus contains a mix of classical and modern architectures.
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Noun 2
the art, science, or practice of designing and constructing buildings; architectural design and technique (used here in a general or collective sense).
Throughout history, different regions developed unique architectures reflecting their culture and materials.
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Noun 3
the organization, structure, or design of a system (e.g., computer architectures, network architectures, organizational architectures).
Engineers compared several cloud architectures to decide which would best handle peak loads.
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Last updated: 2025/10/07 14:32