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   classic

   /ˈklasɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind: "a classic novel" Similar definitiveauthoritativeoutstandingof the highest qualityfirst-ratefirst-classbestfinestexcellentsuperiormasterlyexemplaryconsummateideal
   • ▪ (of a garment or design) of a simple, elegant style not greatly subject to changes in fashion: "this classic navy blazer" Similar simpleelegantunderstatedunclutteredrestrainedtraditionaltime-honouredtimelessagelessabidingenduringimmortal
   • 2. very typical of its kind: "Hamlet is the classic example of a tragedy" Similar typicalarchetypalquintessentialvintagemodelrepresentativeprototypicalparadigmaticperfectprimecopybooktextbookstandardcharacteristicstocktrue to formOpposite atypicalanomalous

   noun

   • 1. a work of art of recognized and established value: "his books have become classics"
   • ▪ a garment of a simple, elegant, and long-lasting style.
   • ▪ a thing which is memorable and a very good example of its kind: "he's hoping that tomorrow's game will be a classic"
   • 2. a subject at school or university which involves the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature, philosophy, and history: "an honours degree in Classics"
   • ▪ the works of ancient Greek and Latin writers and philosophers.
   • ▪ a scholar of ancient Greek and Latin. dated
   • 3. a major sports tournament or competition, especially in golf or tennis: "the Australian Classic"
   • ▪ (in the UK) each of the five main flat races of the horse-racing season.

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French classique or Latin classicus ‘belonging to a class or division’, later ‘of the highest class’, from classis (see class).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLASSIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CLASSIC definition: 1. having a high quality or standard against which other things are judged: 2. extremely or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CLASSIC is serving as a standard of excellence : of recognized value. How to use classic in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLASSIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A classic example of something has all the features which you expect that kind of thing to have. His first two goals were classic cases of being in the right place at the right time.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLASSIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CLASSIC meaning: 1. having a high quality or standard against which other things are judged: 2. extremely or…. Learn more.

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   a work that is honored as definitive in its field: His handbook on mushrooms is a classic. something noteworthy of its kind and worth remembering: His reply was a classic. an article, as of clothing, unchanging in style: Her suit was a simple classic.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › classicClassic - definition of classic by The Free Dictionary

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   1. of the highest class, esp in art or literature. 2. serving as a standard or model of its kind; definitive. 3. adhering to an established set of rules or principles in the arts or sciences: a classic proof. 4. characterized by simplicity, balance, regularity, and purity of form; classical.

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   Use the adjective classic to describe something that relates to ancient Greece or Rome. You can enjoy the classic Greek pillars on the outside of your house but still appreciate the modern plumbing on the inside of it. Classic also means excellent, of recognized authority, or definitive.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishclassic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of classic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Classic definition: Of or characteristic of the literature, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome; classical.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCLASSIC | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CLASSIC definition: 1. A classic book, film, etc is one that has been popular for a long time and is considered to be…. Learn more.