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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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   1. a. : serving as a standard of excellence : of recognized value. classic literary works. a classic case study on hysteria. b. : traditional, enduring. classic designs. : characterized by simple tailored lines in fashion year after year. a classic suit. 2. : of or relating to the ancient Greeks and Romans or their culture : classical. 3. a.

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   of enduring interest, quality, or style: a classic design; classic clothes. of literary or historical renown: the classic haunts of famous writers. traditional or typical: a classic comedy routine. definitive: the classic reference work on ornithology.

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

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   A classic is a piece of writing, film, or piece of music of high quality that has become a standard against which similar things are judged.

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

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   Classic describes something that is accepted as being of very high quality and one of the best of its kind: a classic movie/ work. It is also used to describe a typical example of something: a classic example/ mistake, or something attractive but simple and traditional: classic design.

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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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   The noun classic means something that's very high quality, particularly if it has lasting value. The pristine Model T Ford that you keep in your garage is a classic, but the beat up old Honda you drive everyday is not.

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

10. 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.

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