Classics Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Classics? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Derivations, How to pronounce? Antonyms, Synonyms, Words starting with Classics, Example sentences, Words ending with Classics, Related sentences and more...

Classics meaning

Word: Classics

How to pronounce: ˈklæsɪks

How to pronounce: ˈklæsɪk

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

Example sentences: "A classic novel"

2. Very typical of its kind.

Example sentences: "Hamlet is the classic example of a tragedy"

Noun

Definitions:

1. A work of art of recognized and established value.

Example sentences: "His books have become classics"

2. A subject at school or university which involves the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature, philosophy, and history.The works of ancient Greek and Latin writers and philosophers.A scholar of ancient Greek and Latin.

Example sentences: "An honours degree in Classics"

3. A major sports tournament or competition, especially in golf or tennis.(in the UK) each of the five main flat races of the horse-racing season.

Example sentences: "The Australian Classic"


Synonyms:

classical

classic


Synonyms:

classical music

vintage

classics

classical literature

exemplary

typical

archetypal

paradigmatic

textbook

superior

model

noble

famous

hellenic

cool


Antonyms:

modern

contemporary


Derivations:

classicism

classicist

classical

classically


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Classics in Other Languages...

Spanish: Clásico

German: Klassisch

French: Classique

Italian: Classico

Turkish: Klasikler


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