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Meaning of 'classical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Classical [ n.]
- Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
- Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, esp. to Greek or Roman authors of the highest rank, or of the period when their best literature was produced; of or pertaining to places inhabited by the ancient Greeks and Romans, or rendered famous by their deeds.
- Conforming to the best authority in literature and art; chaste; pure; refined; as, a classical style.

Meaning of 'classical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . classical [ a]
Meaning (1):
- of or relating to the study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
Example in sentence:
  • a classical scholar
Meaning (2):
- of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
Example in sentence:
  • classic Chinese pottery;
  • classical Marxism
3 . classical [ s]
Meaning (3):
- well-known and long-established in form or style
Example in sentence:
  • a classical ballet;
  • classic double-breasted suit;
  • the classic struggle between good and evil
Meaning (4):
- of or relating to the languages used by ancient standard authors
Example in sentence:
  • classical Greek
Meaning (5):
- of or relating to music in the European tradition, such as symphonies and operas
Example in sentence:
  • classical music
Meaning (6):
- of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially their art, literature, or culture
Example in sentence:
  • classical mythology;
  • the classical world

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