Classical: meaning, definitions and examples
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classical
[ ˈklæsɪkəl ]
music
Relating to the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, especially in art, literature, and architecture.
Synonyms
historic, time-honored, traditional
Examples of usage
- The concert featured a selection of classical music composed by Beethoven and Mozart.
- She studied classical literature at university.
education
Of or relating to the ancient Greek and Roman world, especially in language or literature.
Synonyms
ancient, literary, traditional
Examples of usage
- The students were required to read classical texts in their original languages.
- The classical education system emphasizes the study of Latin and Greek.
Translations
Translations of the word "classical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 clássico
🇮🇳 शास्त्रीय
🇩🇪 klassisch
🇮🇩 klasik
🇺🇦 класичний
🇵🇱 klasyczny
🇯🇵 クラシック (kurashikku)
🇫🇷 classique
🇪🇸 clásico
🇹🇷 klasik
🇰🇷 고전적인 (gojeon-jeogin)
🇸🇦 كلاسيكي
🇨🇿 klasický
🇸🇰 klasický
🇨🇳 经典 (jīngdiǎn)
🇸🇮 klasičen
🇮🇸 klassískt
🇰🇿 классикалық
🇬🇪 კლასიკური
🇦🇿 klassik
🇲🇽 clásico
Word origin
The word 'classical' originated from the Latin word 'classicus', meaning 'belonging to the highest class of Roman citizens'. Over time, it evolved to refer to anything of the first rank or highest class. In the context of art, literature, and music, 'classical' came to denote works of a high standard that draw inspiration from the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Today, 'classical' is used to describe things that are distinguished, traditional, and of enduring quality.
See also: class, classes, classic, classicalist, classification, classifications, classified, classify, classily, classroom, classy, outclass, reclassify, subclassing, unclassified, underclassmen, upperclassmen.