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Word: Classical
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from Latin classicus ‘belonging to a class’ (see classic) + -al
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈklasɪkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to ancient Greek or Latin literature, art, or culture
Short Definition:relating to ancient Greece or Rome
Examples:- classical mythology
- classical Latin
Definition:
representing an exemplary standard within a traditional and long-established form or style
Short Definition:traditional and long-established
Examples:- classical ballet
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