Architective

/ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of architecture or architectural design; involving the planning and structure of buildings.

Etymology

From architect + -ive suffix (forming adjectives). A rare variant form appearing in 16th-17th century English texts, largely superseded by 'architectural.'

Kelly Says

Architective is what English speakers said before architec-tural took over—language had multiple versions floating around for centuries before settling on standard forms, which is why old texts look so strange to modern eyes!

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