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English > 5 senses of the word classic:
ADJECTIVEallclassic, authoritative, classical, definitiveof recognized / recognized authority or excellence
allclassic, classicalof or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture
allclassic, classical, Greco-Roman, Graeco-Roman, Hellenicof or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures
NOUNartifactclassica creation of the highest excellence
person classican artist who has created classic works
classic > pronunciation
Soundsklae'sihk
Rhymesacademic ... Zurich: 714 rhymes with ihk...
English > classic: 5 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf recognized / recognized authority or excellence.
Example "classical methods of navigation"
Synonymsauthoritative, classical, definitive
BroaderstandardEstablished or well-known or widely recognized as a model / model of authority or excellence
Spanishclásico
English > classic: 5 senses > adjective 2
MeaningOf or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture.
Example"classic Cinese pottery"
Synonymclassical
Categoryfine arts, beaux artsThe study and creation of visual works of art
Narrowerclassical, classic, Greco-Roman, Graeco-Roman, HellenicOf or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures
neoclassic, neoclassicalcharacteristic of a revival of an earlier classical style
Oppositenonclassicalnot classical
Catalanclàssic
Spanishclásico
English > classic: 5 senses > adjective 3
MeaningOf or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures.
Examples
  • "classical mythology"
  • "classical
Synonymsclassical, Greco-Roman, Graeco-Roman, Hellenic
Broaderclassical, classicOf or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture
English > classic: 5 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA creation of the highest excellence.
BroadercreationAn artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
English > classic: 5 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningAn artist who has created classic works.
Broaderartist, creative personA person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination / imagination