a. rare. [ad. late L. ædificiālis, f. ædificium; see prec. and -AL.]
a. Of or pertaining to building, architectural. b. That is of the nature of an edifice.
1658. Sir T. Browne, Gard. Cyrus, iii. 53. The edificial Palaces of Bees and Monarchical spirits.
1794. Hist. Rivers Gt. Brit., I. 232 (R.). Mansions … without any striking edificial attraction.
1830. Galt, Lawrie T., VI. ii. (1849), 255. Long since surpassed in appearance by many other edificial structures.
