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ar·chi·tec·ton·ics

(är′kĭ-tĕk-tŏn′ĭks)

n. (used with a sing. verb)

1. The science of architecture.

2. Structural design: the architectonics of a fugue.

3. Philosophy The scientific systematization of knowledge.

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architectonics

(ˌɑːkɪtɛkˈtɒnɪks)

n (functioning as singular)

1. (Architecture) the science of architecture

2. (Philosophy) metaphysics the scientific classification of knowledge

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ar•chi•tec•ton•ics

(ˌær kɪ tɛkˈtɒn ɪks)

n. (used with a sing. v.)

the science of planning and constructing buildings.

[1650–60]

architectonics

structural design, especially of a work of art, as a painting or piece of music. See also philosophy.

See also: Philosophy

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architectonics - the science of architecture

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science, scientific discipline - a particular branch of scientific knowledge; "the science of genetics"

architecture - the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings; "architecture and eloquence are mixed arts whose end is sometimes beauty and sometimes use"

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