CLASSIC

classical, classic

(adjective) of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.; “classic Chinese pottery”; “classical Marxism”

classical, classic

(adjective) well-known and long-established in form or style; “a classical ballet”; “classic double-breasted suit”; “the classic struggle between good and evil”

classic

(adjective) considered of the highest quality and lasting significance or worth; “a classic car”; “‘War and Peace’ is a classic novel”

classic

(adjective) of a well-known type; remarkably typical; “the classic struggle between good and evil”; “I woke up with all the classic symptoms of the flu”; “she made the classic mistake of choosing style over substance”

classic

(noun) a creation of the highest excellence

classic

(noun) an artist who has created classic works

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

classic (comparative more classic, superlative most classic)

Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

Exemplary of a particular style; defining a class/category.

Exhibiting timeless quality.

Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, especially 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.

(euphemistic) Traditional; original.

Noun

classic (plural classics)

A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.

An artistic work of lasting worth, such as a film or song.

The author of such a work.

A major, long-standing sporting event

(dated) One learned in the literature of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome; a student of classical literature.

Source: Wiktionary

Clas"sic, Clas"sic*al, a. Etym: [L. classicus relating to the classes of the Roman people, and especially to the frist class; hence, of the first rank, superior, from classis class: cf. F. classique. See Class, n.]

1. Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art. Give, as thy last memorial to the age, One classic drama, and reform the stage. Byron. Mr. Greaves may justly be reckoned a classical author on this subject [Roman weights and coins]. Arbuthnot.

2. 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. Though throned midst Latium's classic plains. Mrs. Hemans. The epithet classical, as applied to ancient authors, is determined less by the purity of their style than by the period at which they wrote. Brande & C. He [Atterbury] directed the classical studies of the undergraduates of his college. Macaulay.

3. Conforming to the best authority in literature and art; chaste; pure; refined; as, a classical style. Classical, provincial, and national synods. Macaulay. Classicals orders. (Arch.) See under Order.

Clas"sic, n.

1. A work of acknowledged excellence and authrity, or its author; -- originally used of Greek and Latin works or authors, but now applied to authors and works of a like character in any language. In is once raised him to the rank of a legitimate English classic. Macaulay.

2. One learned in the literature of Greece and Rome, or a student of classical literature.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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