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

  1. classicnoun

    a creation of the highest excellence

  2. classicadjective

    an artist who has created classic works

  3. authoritative, classical, classic, definitiveadjective

    of recognized authority or excellence

    "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation"

  4. classical, classicadjective

    of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture

    "classic Cinese pottery"

  5. classical, classic, Greco-Roman, Graeco-Roman, Hellenicadjective

    of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures

    "classical mythology"; "classical

Wiktionary

  1. classicnoun

    A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.

  2. classicnoun

    An artistic work of lasting worth

  3. classicnoun

    A major, long-standing sporting event

  4. classicadjective

    exemplary of a particular style

  5. classicadjective

    exhibiting timeless quality

  6. classicadjective

    traditional; original

    Users who dislike the new visual layout can return to classic mode.

  7. Etymology: From classique, from classicus, from classis

Wikipedia

  1. 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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  1. 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

  1. Classicnoun

    alt. of Classical

  2. 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

  3. Classicnoun

    one learned in the literature of Greece and Rome, or a student of classical literature

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British National Corpus

  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'classic' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3700

  2. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'classic' in Nouns Frequency: #2202

  3. Adjectives Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'classic' in Adjectives Frequency: #498

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of classic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of classic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of classic in a Sentence

  1. Olaf Berlien:

    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.

  2. Harry Vincent:

    They’re trying to make me out to be the classic bigoted hateful white male, that’s the complete opposite of what I am.

  3. Molly Ringwald:

    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.

  4. John Bradshaw:

    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.

  5. Kacey Musgraves:

    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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