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1. | [ adjective ] (fine arts) of or characteristic of a form or system felt to be of first significance before modern times | |
Related terms: | nonclassical classic graeco-roman greco-roman neoclassic | |
2. | [ adjective ] of recognized authority or excellence | |
Synonyms: | definitive authoritative | |
Examples: | "the definitive work on Greece" "classical methods of navigation" |
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Related terms: | standard | |
Similar spelling: |
classically classic classics classicistic Clusiaceae close_call classicize classicist classicism classicise class_act closest |