🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

건축

Pronunciation / Transliteration: geonchuk

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Architecture/ˈɑːr.kɪ.tek.tʃər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1450 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"이 건물의 건축은 매우 독창적입니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

    "The architecture of the new museum blends modern and traditional styles."
  2. 2

    A style of building or construction characteristic of a particular period or culture.

    "The Gothic architecture of the cathedral is renowned for its intricate details."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin architectura, originating from the ancient Greek arkhitekton meaning 'master builder', composed of arkhi- ('chief') and tekton ('builder, carpenter'). It entered Middle French and subsequently Middle English in the 16th century, shifting from the literal act of master building to encompass the art, science, and style of designing and constructing buildings.

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