Classical

adj. excellent; timeless; traditional; serving as a model (in art and literature); of or pertaining to Greek and Roman antiquities

The word classical has several meanings:CultureClassical antiquity and the study of "the classics", refers to the culture of Ancient Greece or Rome"High classical" refers to Greek art associated mainly with Athens and the works atop the Acropolis"Classical Chinese" or "classical Indian" culture refers to a perceived apex in the development of a society or of its arts and sciences"Classical French" culture refers specifically to the 18th century, rather than Ancient Greece or Rome. This causes confusions in translation.Classicism can be understood as defining and long-lasting civilizational patterns shaped by belief systems.Classical language
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Adjective
1. of or characteristic of a form or system felt to be of first significance before modern times
(antonym) nonclassical
(similar) classic
(classification) fine arts, beaux arts
2. of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation"
(synonym) authoritative, definitive
(similar) standard

(n.)
Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.
  

(n.)
Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, esp. to Greek or Roman authors of the highest rank, or of the period when their best literature was produced; of or pertaining to places inhabited by the ancient Greeks and Romans, or rendered famous by their deeds.
  

(n.)
Conforming to the best authority in literature and art; chaste; pure; refined; as, a classical style.
  

Synonyms and related words:
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