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classic

clas·sic

UK/ˈklasɪk/ US/ˈklæsɪk/ common informal
adjective (2) noun (2)

adjective

1.

characteristic of the classical artistic and literary traditions

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2.

adhering to established standards and principles

  • “a classic proof”
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noun

1.
2.

an artist who has created classic works

Origin

From French classique, from Latin classic(us) (“relating to the classes of Roman citizenry, especially the highest”), from classis. By surface analysis, class + -ic. Piecewise doublet of classy.

Phrases

  • classic autism
  • classic car
  • classic female blues
  • classic hit
  • classic rock
  • classic skiing
  • fall classic

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