Dictionary Check: classical

"classical" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

adjective

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

Example: "classic Chinese pottery"
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adjective

of or relating to the study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome

Example: "a classical scholar"
adjective

of or relating to the languages used by ancient standard authors

Example: "classical Greek"
adjective

well-known and long-established in form or style

Example: "a classical ballet"
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adjective

(physics) relating to or based on concepts that preceded the theories of relativity and quantum mechanics

adjective

of or relating to music in the European tradition, such as symphonies and operas

Example: "classical music"

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