architectonic

UK: /ˌɑːkɪtɛkˈtɒnɪk/ US: (är′ki tek ton′ik)

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ar•chi•tec•ton•ic  (är′ki tek ton′ik), adj. 

1. Architecture of or pertaining to the principles of architecture.
2. resembling architecture, esp. in its highly organized manner or technique of structure:
   the architectonic perfection of his new novel.

• Greek architektonikós of, belonging to architecture. See archi-, tectonic
• Latin architectonicus
• 1635–45

ar′chi•tec•ton′i•cal•ly, adv. 

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architectonic / ˌɑːkɪtɛkˈtɒnɪk/ adjective

1. denoting, relating to, or having architectural qualities
2. of or relating to the systematic classification of knowledge

Etymology: 16th Century: from Late Latin architectonicus concerning architecture; see architect