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"
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"
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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