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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.

   • English (US)

     CLASSIC meaning: 1. having a high quality or standard...

   • Classic: Catalan Translation

     classic translate: clàssic, típic, clàssic. Learn more in...

   • Classic: Korean Translation

     classic translate: 고전의, 전형적인, 명작, 클래식. Learn more in the...

   • Classic: Italian Translation

     CLASSIC translate: classico, classico, tipico, classico,...

   • Classic: Arabic Translation

     CLASSIC translate: كلاسيكي, نَموذَجي, كلاسيكي. Learn more in...

   • Class War

     CLASS WAR definition: 1. conflict (= arguing or fighting)...

   • Portuguese Translation

     classic translate: clássico, típico, clássico, clássico/-ca...

   • Classic in Japanese

     CLASSIC translate: 古典的な, 典型的な, 古典作品, 典型的（てんけいてき）な, 名高（なだか）い,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › classicClassic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word classic, from serving as a standard of excellence to relating to the ancient Greeks and Romans. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of classic.

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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.

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

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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.