What does classic mean?
Definitions for classic
ˈklæs ɪkclas·sic
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word classic.
Princeton's WordNet
classicnoun
a creation of the highest excellence
classicadjective
an artist who has created classic works
authoritative, classical, classic, definitiveadjective
of recognized authority or excellence
"the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation"
classical, classicadjective
of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture
"classic Cinese pottery"
classical, classic, Greco-Roman, Graeco-Roman, Hellenicadjective
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures
"classical mythology"; "classical
Wiktionary
classicnoun
A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.
classicnoun
An artistic work of lasting worth
classicnoun
A major, long-standing sporting event
classicadjective
exemplary of a particular style
classicadjective
exhibiting timeless quality
classicadjective
traditional; original
Users who dislike the new visual layout can return to classic mode.
Etymology: From classique, from classicus, from classis
Wikipedia
Classic
A classic is an outstanding example of a particular style; something of lasting worth or with a timeless quality; of the first or highest quality, class, or rank – something that exemplifies its class. The word can be an adjective (a classic car) or a noun (a classic of English literature). It denotes a particular quality in art, architecture, literature, design, technology, or other cultural artifacts. In commerce, products are named 'classic' to denote a long-standing popular version or model, to distinguish it from a newer variety. Classic is used to describe many major, long-standing sporting events. Colloquially, an everyday occurrence (e.g. a joke or mishap) may be described in some dialects of English as 'an absolute classic'. "Classic" should not be confused with classical, which refers specifically to certain cultural styles, especially in music and architecture: styles generally taking inspiration from the Classical tradition, hence classicism.
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classic
A classic is something that is considered to be of the highest quality, significance, or of enduring value, representative of its kind or genre. This term can be applied to literature, music, art, design, fashion, or any other form of creative work or thought. It can also refer to something that is typical or traditional, recognized and established over a period of time.
Webster Dictionary
Classicnoun
alt. of Classical
Classicnoun
a work of acknowledged excellence and authority, or its author; -- originally used of Greek and Latin works or authors, but now applied to authors and works of a like character in any language
Classicnoun
one learned in the literature of Greece and Rome, or a student of classical literature
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'classic' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3700
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'classic' in Nouns Frequency: #2202
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'classic' in Adjectives Frequency: #498
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of classic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of classic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of classic in a Sentence
Staff cuts are not at stake, I am not at all thinking about that, we must try to find new business opportunities and to transfer employees from classic lighting operations to the new world.
They’re trying to make me out to be the classic bigoted hateful white male, that’s the complete opposite of what I am.
Nobody's really managed to make a movie, I think, as good as what this movie was for the time, until something comes along to replace it, I think it's firmly entrenched in movie classic history.
People think of it as an absolutely classic cat behavior ... but it's something they've learned to do to get our attention, it's really something they've adopted as a way of communicating with humans.
My vision was to bring my old Christmas album to life visually and create a modern and fashionable, fresh take on a classic format. It's a nostalgic, Wes Anderson-inspired reimagining of the holidays, it's heartfelt, funny, and most of all, real. I can't wait to finally share.
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Translations for classic
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- klassieke, klassiekAfrikaans
- кла́сика, образе́ц, класическиBulgarian
- klasickýCzech
- klassiskDanish
- Klassiker, klassischGerman
- klasikaEsperanto
- clásicoSpanish
- klassisti, antiikin, klassinen, perinteinen, klassikkoFinnish
- classiqueFrench
- clasaic, clasaiceachIrish
- קלאסיHebrew
- klasszikusHungarian
- դասականArmenian
- klasikIndonesian
- klasikaIdo
- classicoItalian
- 古典, クラシックJapanese
- classicLatin
- klasseschLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- klassiekDutch
- klassikerNorwegian
- wódáaniiNavajo, Navaho
- klasycznyPolish
- clássicoPortuguese
- clasicRomanian
- класси́ческий, кла́ссика, образе́цRussian
- klàsičanSerbo-Croatian
- tidlös, klassiskSwedish
- klasikTurkish
- cổ điểnVietnamese
- קלאַסישYiddish
- 经典的Chinese
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