What does classical mean?

of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture; "classic Cinese pottery" of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation" of or relating to the study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome; " a classical scholar" (language) having the form used by ancient standard authors; "classical Greek of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures

What part of speech is classical?

Classical is an adjective and a noun.

How many definitions does classical have?

Classical has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

Classical Definition & Meaning

classical

adjective

of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture; "classic Cinese pottery"
of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation"
of or relating to the study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome; " a classical scholar"
(language) having the form used by ancient standard authors; "classical Greek
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures; "classical mythology"; "classical

noun

traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste

Synonyms for classical

"Classical" in song lyrics

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"Hold mine, goldmine, keepin it classical"
Aceyalone & RJD2 — Fire
"Classical"
The Beatnuts — However Whenever (You Want It)
"Cause tragedies, crack clavicals, rap classical"
Cannibal Ox f/ El-P — Ox Out the Cage

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Frequently asked questions

What does classical mean?: of or relating to the most highly developed stage of an earlier civilisation and its culture; "classic Cinese pottery" of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation" of or relating to the study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome; " a classical scholar" (language) having the form used by ancient standard authors; "classical Greek of or pertaining to or characteristic of the ancient Greek and Roman cultures
What part of speech is classical?: Classical is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does classical have?: Classical has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).