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architecture

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/ˈɑːrkɪtɛkʧər/ · ar-chi-tec-ture

The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

Meanings

nounformal

The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

عمارتیں ڈیزائن کرنے اور بنانے کا فن یا عمل۔

معماری

meemari

Synonyms

constructiondesignbuildingتعمیرڈیزائنعمارت

Antonyms

demolitiondestructiondismantlingتخریبتباہیتوڑ پھوڑ

Common Collocations

  • architectural design
  • urban architecture
  • sustainable architecture

Example Sentences

The architecture of the ancient temple is breathtaking.

قدیم مندر کی معماری حیرت انگیز ہے۔

qadeem mandir ki meemari hairat angez hai.

Modern architecture often incorporates sustainable materials.

جدید معماری اکثر پائیدار مواد کو شامل کرتی ہے۔

jadeed meemari aksar paidar mawaad ko shaamil karti hai.

She studied architecture at a prestigious university.

اس نے ایک نامور یونیورسٹی میں معماری کا مطالعہ کیا۔

us ne aik namwar university mein meemari ka mutala kiya.

Easily Confused With

archaeology:Archaeology is the study of human history through excavation and analysis of artifacts, while architecture is the art of designing buildings.

Word Family

architect
nounمعمار
architectural
adjectiveمعماریاتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'arch' as the foundation for 'architecture', linking it to impressive structures.

Visualize a grand building, like the Taj Mahal, symbolizing extraordinary architecture.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر شہر کی زیر زمین ہے کہ کہکشاں خود بناتا ہے، نہ دیکھو یہ بس گھر کی بات نہیں ہے۔

har sheher ki zair-e-zameen hai keh kehkashaan khud banata hai, na dekho yeh bas ghar ki baat nahin hai.

Every city has an underground that creates its own galaxy; don't think this is just about buildings.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "arkhitekton" — chief builder

First known use: 16th century

The word 'architecture' comes from the Greek 'arkhitekton', which means 'chief builder'. It has evolved over centuries to represent both the art and science of designing buildings and structures.