Definitions for classic
ˈklæs ɪkclas·sic

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

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(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. classicnoun

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

   Etymology: From classique, from classicus, from classis

2. classicnoun

   An artistic work of lasting worth

   Etymology: From classique, from classicus, from classis

3. classicnoun

   A major, long-standing sporting event

   Etymology: From classique, from classicus, from classis

4. classicadjective

   exemplary of a particular style

   Etymology: From classique, from classicus, from classis

5. classicadjective

   exhibiting timeless quality

   Etymology: From classique, from classicus, from classis

6. classicadjective

   traditional; original

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

   Etymology: From classique, from classicus, from classis

Wikipedia(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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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1. classic

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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

How to pronounce classic?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Oliver

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How to say classic in sign language?

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. William Black:

   Teneo is a classic example of how the global financial system is rigged, acting on insider information is critical to the success of its business plan.

2. Jaclyn Smith:

   I think when women feel pretty, they exude a confidence and feel better about themselves, and I think my line, yes its classic, but we’re still very much on trend. We analyze trends every season and we encourage our customers to make it their own… And with that philosophy, your money goes further.

3. Kellyanne Conway:

   It’s difficult for me to call myself a feminist in the classic sense because it seems to be very anti-male and it certainly seems to be very pro-abortion. I’m neither anti-male or pro-abortion, there’s an individual feminism, if you will, that you make your own choices. ... I look at myself as a product of my choices, not a victim of my circumstances. And to me, that’s what conservative feminism is all about.

4. Jiang Xin:

   The quality is good and designs are classic.

5. Daren Blomquist:

   May foreclosure numbers are a classic good news-bad news scenario, with the number of homeowners starting the foreclosure process stabilizing at pre-housing crisis levels but the number of homeowners actually losing their homes to foreclosure still well above pre-crisis levels and on the rise, lenders and courts are pushing through stubborn foreclosure cases that have been languishing in foreclosure limbo for years as options to prevent foreclosure are exhausted or left untapped.

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