Architect

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrkɪˌtɛkt/

Definitions of architect

noun A person who designs buildings and supervises their construction

Example Sentences

A1 The architect designed a beautiful house.

A2 The architect carefully planned the layout of the building.

B1 The architect is responsible for creating blueprints for construction projects.

B2 The architect's innovative design won an award for sustainable architecture.

C1 The architect collaborated with engineers to ensure the structural integrity of the building.

C2 The renowned architect's latest project is a skyscraper that will redefine the city skyline.

Examples of architect in a Sentence

formal The architect was tasked with designing a new office building for the company.

informal My friend's dad is an architect and he's always working on cool projects.

slang That architect dude is a genius when it comes to building stuff.

figurative She was the architect of her own destiny, shaping her future with each decision she made.

Grammatical Forms of architect

• past tense: architected
• plural: architects
• comparative: more architect
• superlative: most architect
• present tense: architect
• future tense: will architect
• perfect tense: have architected
• continuous tense: is architecting
• singular: architect
• positive degree: architect
• infinitive: to architect
• gerund: architecting
• participle: architecting

Origin and Evolution of architect

First Known Use: 1563 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'architect' originated from the Latin word 'architectus', which was derived from the Greek words 'arkhi' meaning chief or leader, and 'tekton' meaning builder or carpenter.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a chief builder or master craftsman, the term 'architect' evolved over time to specifically denote a professional who designs and supervises the construction of buildings.