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CLASSICAL

\klˈasɪkə͡l], \klˈasɪkə‍l], \k_l_ˈa_s_ɪ_k_əl]\

Definitions of CLASSICAL

2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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(fine arts) of or characteristic of a form or system felt to be of first significance before modern times

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Belonging to ancient Greek and Latin authors of the first rank; resembling the pure and elegant literature of ancient Greece and Rome; of the first rank, especially in literature and the fine arts, so as to be academic and authoritative; pure; correct; refined; versed in the classics; pertaining to a class or classes.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Pert. to authors of the highest rank; chaste; pure; refined.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Of, or according to, the best authority; typically characterized. [Lat.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

Relating to to antique authors; of the first order or rank.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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