classical
cla
ˈklæ
klā
ssi
si
cal
kəl
kēl
British pronunciation
/ˈklæsɪkəl/

Definition & Meaning of "classical"in English

classical
01

related to music that is respected, serious, and is typically from the Western tradition

classical definition and meaning
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Her music teacher introduced her to several classical composers.
02

related to the language, literature, art, or culture of ancient Rome and Greece

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The course covered classical philosophy, examining the ideas of Socrates and Plato.
2.1

(of a person) proficient in the study of ancient Greek and Roman literature, language, and culture

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As a classical scholar, she can read both Latin and Ancient Greek fluently.
03

following a long-established, highly regarded, and standard form, style, or set of ideas

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The classical concept of beauty emphasizes symmetry and balance.
04

relating to the foundational or earliest major period of a field of study

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Classical mechanics lays the groundwork for understanding motion and forces, preceding modern physics.
4.1

referring to theories, concepts, or principles developed before the advent of relativity and quantum mechanics

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Classical physics explains the motion of planets using Newton's laws of motion and gravitation.
05

referring to an ancient form of a language that is no longer used in everyday spoken communication but is often preserved in literary, religious, or scholarly texts

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Classical Latin is still studied for its influence on modern languages and literature.
06

highly typical or representative example of a particular characteristic, concept, or pattern

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The campaign was a classical example of political propaganda at work.
07

simple, elegant, and timelessly attractive

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The room ’s decor has a classical charm, with clean lines and soft colors.
Classical
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music that is rooted in Western traditions and known for its complexity and lasting cultural significance

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She prefers listening to classical over pop music.
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