Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.
ARCHITECTONIC
tectonic, architectonic
(adjective) of or pertaining to construction or architecture
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
architectonic (comparative more architectonic, superlative most architectonic)
Relating to or characteristic of architecture, design and construction.
(figuratively) Foundational, fundamental; supporting the structure of a morality, society, or culture.
Relating to the scientific systematization of the totality of knowledge.
Source: Wiktionary
Ar`chi*tec*ton"ic, Ar`chi*tec*ton"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. architectonicus, Gr. Architect.]
1. Pertaining to a master builder, or to architecture; evincing skill in designing or construction; constructive. "Architectonic wisdom." Boyle. These architectonic functions which we had hitherto thought belonged. J. C. Shairp.
2. Relating to the systemizing of knowledge.
Ar`chi*tec*ton"ic, n. Etym: [Cf. F. architectonique.]
1. The science of architecture.
2. The act of arranging knowledge into a system.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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